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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.

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

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American Heart Association

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

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Dental Health Education

Start or grow your career in the dental field.

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Entry Level Healthcare

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

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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.

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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.

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Special Topics & Certificates

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

From the IHP Blog

Meet Your Instructor:  Renee Fitzpatrick
Tue, 05 Dec 2023
Renee Fitzpatrick is an instructor in the Interpersonal Nerobiology program at PCC's Institute for Health Professionals. She teaches Bridging Relational Neuroscience Across Difference.
Meet Your Instructor:  Lisa Aasheim
Thu, 02 Nov 2023
Dr. Lisa Aasheim is an instructor in the Interpersonal Nerobiology program at PCC's Institute for Health Professionals. She teaches IPNB of Attachment & Trauma.
Unlocking Your Career: Optician Assistant Training at PCC
Fri, 13 Oct 2023
In bustling Portland, a promising career awaits in the field of Optician Assistance. At PCC, you can kickstart your journey with just one term in our Optician Assistant Training program. By the program's end, you can even hand your resume to a potential employer.
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