This pathway provides theoretical & practical hands-on learning in the areas of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, and Electrocardiography (EKG) and enables students to pursue a full range of career opportunities in the Health Science sector. Students learn medical terms and abbreviations, disease processes and common disorders, body systems, standard precautions, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of a healthcare worker.

The CNA course introduces the student to care for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).  The students provide hands-on healthcare to patients in medical settings such as assisting them with their daily activities, bathing, dressing, or repositioning patients.

In Phlebotomy, the students are trained to draw blood from patients for clinical or medical testing, donations, transfusions, or medical research.

The EKG introduces students to the cardiovascular health system where they will learn a variety of vital tests on a patient's pulmonary or cardiovascular system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Upon successful completion and passage of each course and required state exams,  the student is eligible to receive a two-year state-issued license for a Patient Care Technician from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

In Electrical Technology , students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as an electrician or building maintenance supervisor, prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field of construction or construction management, or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, electrical theory, tools, codes, the reading of electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications , instrallation of electrical equipment, alternating current and direct current motors, conductor installation, installation of electrical services, and electric lighting installation.

Upon successful completion and passage of the course and state requirementsthe student is eligible to receive a state (TDLR) issued Apprentice License Other licenses/certifications the student will receive are OSHA 30, NCCR Core Curriculum and NCCR Electrical Level 1

The welding program is an intensive one-semester course and is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in metal technology systems. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development. This course supports the integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for future success.

Upon successful completion and passage of the course and required industry exams, the student is eligible to receive a license from the American Welding Society

Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will understand the role of constitutional law at local, state, and federal levels; the U.S. legal system; criminal law; law enforcement terminology, and the classification and elements of the crime.

Law Enforcement also provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Students will understand ethical and legal responsibilities, patrol procedures, first responder roles, telecommunications, emergency equipment operations, and courtroom testimony.

Upon completion and passage of the course, students are eligible to receive a Non-Commission Security Officer Level II certification.

Students in the In Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R)Technology program, will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as technicians in the HVAC and Refrigeration industry or building maintenance industry, prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field of construction management, or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, principles ofHVAC-R theory, use of tools, codes, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, heat pumps toubleshooting techniqkues, various duct systems, and maintenance practices.

This program is a two year program and is offered through South Texas College (STC) and upon complestion, students will earn a Cerficate of Completion and a Refrigerant Handling (EPA 608) Certification.

In Business Information Management (BIM) program, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software.

Upon successful completion and passage of the course and required certification exams,the student is eligible to receive a certification in Microsoft Office Specialist Word and Microsoft Office Specialist Excel