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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

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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.

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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.

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Dental Health Education

Start and grow your career in the dental field.

Special Topics & Certificates

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

From the IHP Blog

[Infographic] Is a Pharmacy Technician Job in Your Future?

Thu, 28 Jun 2018

Are you exploring entry-level healthcare opportunities and interested in looking into becoming a Pharmacy Technician?

A pharmacy technician works under a pharmacist's direction in retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical companies and other health care facilities. They fill orders for patients, manage third party insurance reimbursements and complete an array of other related tasks. The Institute for Health Professionals Pharmacy Technician Program is a two part course totaling

160 hours and combines online learning with onsite lab practicums.

The Impact and Practices of Attachment and Bonding

Thu, 21 Jun 2018

Perinatal mood disorders, including postpartum depression or anxiety disorders, affect 15 to 20 percent of new mothers every year. New moms with these conditions can have a variety of symptoms, including:

6 Reasons to Take Your AHA BLS, ACLS and/or PALS Training at PCC IHP

Thu, 14 Jun 2018

At the PCC Institute for Health Professionals (IHP), we pride ourselves on providing a wide variety of thorough, engaging, and student-focused courses for today’s health professional. Since 1997, IHP has been the preeminent American Heart Association (AHA) training center in the Oregon region. Our high quality AHA courses include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge through cardiology continuing education or receiving your first American Heart Association Certification, our program is designed with the student in mind. Here are six reasons why you should consider PCC Institute for Health Professionals for your certification needs.