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Workforce Certification Programs
Must Have the Following Requirements:
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- Be at least 18 years old (some exceptions may apply)
- Live in Harris or Liberty County
- Have a government-issued photo ID
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Must not have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Commit to the 6 - 12 weeks of classes and attendance requirements
- Must take placement assessments and certification examinations
Jumpstart your career with one of Adult Education's workforce certification programs
Click the program you are interested in below for more information.
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Construction
Overview
Students will receive instruction and learn skills in commercial and residential construction in the areas of safety, tools, material handling, construction math and design. Classes will include hands-on training and experience in a variety of craft trades. Credentialing is with National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Class Information:
- NCCER Core Construction
- Masonry
- General & ESL Classes
- Morning and evening options
Registration Dates
- Dates will be announced.
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Overview
Students will learn how to provide and assist in caring for patients in a healthcare setting. Classes will include materials, clinicals, and certification examination with American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the State of Texas.
Course Requirements:
- Must have or be willing to obtain current TB and hepatitis A&B vaccines.
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must be able to pass a background check
Class Information:
General and ESL classes with morning and evening options.
Modules to be studied:
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Personal Care Skills
- Long-Term Care
- Foundations of Resident Care
- Understanding Residents
- Body Systems and Related Conditions
- Confusion, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
If you have any questions, please call 713-692-6216.
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Information Technology (IT) Helpdesk
Overview
Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level information technology (IT) professional to implement activities for supporting systems of information management in terms of computing operations, electronic data, and safety practices. Classes include materials and credentialing in CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2.
Course Requirements:
- Must have high school diploma or HSE (formerly known as GED)
- Must be able to pass an assessment of basic computer knowledge
Class Information:Modules to be studied:- Introduction to Computer Hardware
- Operating Systems Fundamentals
- PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Networking Fundamentals
- Security Fundamentals
- Licensing and Registration
- Customer Service
- Programming and Tools
- Remote Access and VPN
Registration Dates:- Dates will be announced.
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Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)
Overview
Students will receive instruction and skills development in the performance of conducting tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. Classes include materials, hands-on instruction, and certification examination with National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Course Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must be able to pass a background check
Class Information:
General and ESL classes with morning and evening options.
Modules to be studied:
- Role of the EKG Technician
- Basic Patient Care Skills
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Cardiovascular Diseases & Disorders
- Introduction to EKG Technology & applications
- Basic EKG Procedures
- The Cardiac Conduction System & EKG Tracings
- Overview of Rhythm Interpretation
If you have any questions, please call 713-692-6216.
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Phlebotomy
Overview
Students will receive instruction and skills development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods on adults, children and infants using proper techniques and standard precautions, with an emphasis on safety, quality assurance, patient identification and specimen handling. Classes include materials, hands-on instruction, and National Healthcare Association (NHA) certification examination.
Course Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must be able to pass a background check
Class Information:
General and ESL classes with morning and evening options.
Modules to be studied:
- Healthcare Settings
- Legal & Ethical Issues
- Communication & Patient Diversity
- Overview of the Human Body
- The Circulatory System In Depth
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Safety Measures for Care Team & Patients
- Specimen Collection
- Nonblood Specimens
If you have any questions, please call 713-692-6216
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Adult education and literacy services are provided with support from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to help individuals find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. Harris County Department of Education supports, and TWC is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Harris County Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (Please request reasonable accommodations a minimum of two business days in advance.) Relay Texas Numbers: 800-735-2989 (TDD), 1-800-735-2988 (voice), or 711.
