By james art To meet the demand for highly skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals, the College of Health Professions is opening a third campus in Dallas and Fort Worth metro area
GARLAND, Texas, October 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals, The College of Health Professions (CHCP) opens a third campus in Dallas metropolitan area. This newest campus based in garlandwill be CHCP’s 10th campus in Texasjoining existing campuses in Dallas and Fort Worth to provide students with access to sought-after healthcare programs, including medical assisting or phlebotomy certificate programs, and an associate degree program in Health and Medical Administrative Services (HMAS).
The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis grades that the demand for allied health workers will increase by 17% by 2036, only further exacerbating the current pressures on health care systems as 85% of hospitals, medical groups, home health providers and other healthcare facilities are already reporting shortages of allied health workers.
“We are excited to continue to expand and open our doors to the community in and around Garland and to partner with a growing group of healthcare providers,” said Eric BingCHCP Chancellor. “Our mission is to provide students with a first-class education and hands-on training to enable them to excel in the rapidly growing field of healthcare. The opening of this campus represents an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals.”
The new Garland campus, located at 630 W. I-30, Garland, Texas 775053, will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and offer a wide range of programs tailored to prepare students for successful careers in healthcare.
“Healthcare demands and workforce needs in the DFW region continue to grow, requiring an increased pool of talented and skilled workers,” said Trish Roblespractice manager at Texas Physicians Primary Care. “CHCP is a trusted partner in supporting our staffing needs and helping us meet the demand for skilled, compassionate healthcare workers in our community. Garland Campus will help grow that talent stream and expand opportunities to areas of need.”
For more information about the new Garland campus and enrollment options, please visit www.chcp.edu.
About CHCP
As a leader in healthcare education and training, CHCP helps students develop the skills they need to meet the demands of today’s healthcare industry. Founded by physicians, CHCP is focused on health education and training, and its accredited programs have been developing health professionals for 35 years. CHCP faculty have real-world, on-the-job experience and are committed to helping students succeed. Equally important, CHCP’s on-campus, blended, online and hybrid program offerings give students flexible opportunities to study around their schedule. CHCP offers continuing education nationwide in medical imaging and emerging health technologies through the Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI). For more information, visit www.chcp.edu.