Institute for Health Professionals

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Institute for Health Professionals

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Professional Healthcare Training

PCC Institute for Health Professionals offers the highest quality training opportunities in the Portland, Oregon region with national and international clients. Our commitment is to provide first-class education including entry-level training for aspiring healthcare professionals, certification programs, and continuing healthcare education.

At PCC Institute for Health Professionals you can:

Start your career in an in-demand healthcare field
Advance or refresh your knowledge and skills
Prepare for national healthcare professional exams
Complete comprehensive certification programs
Customize training for your healthcare organization

AHA and Cardiology students practice using mannequins in CLIMB classroom

American Heart Association

American Heart Association (AHA) and cardiology-focused continuing education courses.

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Entry Level Healthcare

Get started in healthcare with an entry-level career.

Healthcare Business Operations

Keep things running smoothly in a healthcare organization.

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Nursing Assistant (CNA 1 and 2)

Become a certified nursing assistant.

Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

Pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency medicine and critical care training.

Integrative Healthcare

Develop understanding and skills in complementary therapies such as nutrition, herbalism, Ayurveda, and more.

Aging Adult

Increase your skills and knowledge in working with aging adults.

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Mental and Behavioral Health

Acquire CEUs and learn the latest skills and best practices in mental and behavioral health.

Dental Health Education

Start or grow your career in the dental field.

Special Topics & Certificates

Courses in clinical research, phlebotomy, pain management, and more.

From the IHP Blog

Meet Your Instructor: Robyn Gobbel: Sat, 05 Jan 2019; Robyn Gobbel is part of the Institute for Health Professionals team at PCC and an instructor with the Interpersonal Neurobiology program.
How the Sister Sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda Overlap: Wed, 26 Dec 2018; Both yoga and Ayurveda have their roots in India, where they are commonly practiced as ways to improve the health of both the body and mind and prepare oneself for liberation. Though each of these sciences has been used for thousands of years, they have become more popular in Western cultures over the past few decades. By 2020, it is estimated that the Yoga industry in the US will reach $11.6 billion and the global Ayurveda market is not far behind. From a variety of yoga studios to herbs, spices and essential oils, the value of these practices is blossoming across the United States.
Interest in a career in Clinical Research? 3 Key Things You Need to Know.: Tue, 18 Dec 2018; Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) have a vital role in the healthcare industry. They help advance medical knowledge and patient care by monitoring clinical trials, ensuring compliance with trial protocol, reviewing case report forms and working closely with clinical research coordinators (CRCs). In some cases, the success of clinical trials rely heavily on the skills and competence of the CRA.; View more ...