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Institute for Health Professionals

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Professional Healthcare Training

PCC Institute for Health Professionals offers high quality training opportunities in Portland. Our commitment is to provide first-class education that includes: entry-level training for aspiring healthcare professionals, certification programs on a variety of specialty topics, and continuing healthcare education for busy professionals. We even offer customized training for your healthcare organization. Review the programs below, or reach out if you have questions.

Fall Registration Opens August 11th

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Visit our Course Calendar to review all upcoming programs and deadlines, and sign up to receive important notifications.

American Heart Association

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

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Become a vital partner in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in your community.

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Dental Health Education

Start or grow your career in the dental field.

Entry Level Healthcare

An entry-level healthcare career is your gateway to the healthcare industry.

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.

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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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Nursing Assistant (CNA1&2)

Become a certified nursing assistant.

Special Topics & Certificates

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

From the IHP Blog

Meet Your Instructor: Ann Wagoner: Thu, 08 Jul 2021; Ann Wagoner is part of the Institute for Health Professionals team at PCC and an instructor with the Ayurvedic Yoga Health Program, 300hr Yoga and Functional Nutrition programs.

by Ann Wagoner, MA, CAP-NAMA, E-RYT-500, C-IAYT
Meet our instructors: Megan Deras Gardner MS, CNS®, CCN, DCES, CKNS℠, CPT, FNS: Thu, 10 Jun 2021; A graduate of the National University of Natural Medicine with a Master of Science in clinical nutrition, Megan went on to earn the gold standard in nationally recognized certifications. She is credentialed with the Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists (BCNS®), currently one of only a few practicing in Oregon.
Continuing Your Career As A Pharmacy Technician: Tue, 08 Jun 2021; As quality of life continues to improve here in the Portland area, the importance of high-quality pharmacies providing life-sustaining medicine grows with it. One of the key careers within pharmacies is pharmacy technicians, the staff who support the pharmacist and complete key tasks within the pharmacy. This career takes much less training than becoming a pharmacist, while still offering excellent pay and opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that pharmacy techs make on average $35,100 per year. However, since this profession is in very high demand, pay may come closer to $20 per hour.; View more ...