Health Sciences
ACC launches new ONLINE OPTION for bachelor’s in Nursing
Posted on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 1:11pmTexas ranks second on the list of states with the most severe nursing shortage. The demand for BSN-credentialed nurses is increasing, especially in Central Texas, with an aging workforce and increased population. To help skill-up more registered...
ACC Board of Trustees May 3 Recap
Posted on Wed, 05/26/2021 - 11:20amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees virtually met for its regular meeting on Monday, May 3. Below are highlights from the meeting. 2021-22 Tuition and Fee RatesThe Board unanimously approved to leave in-district tuition and...
ACC Experts: Nine things to know about Breast Cancer
Posted on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:18amWritten by: Tama Barrows RT.R.M.CT and Pamela Ivey RT.R.M, ACC Radiology graduates October is breast cancer awareness month, and it’s when we like to remind everyone of the importance of women’s breast health. Here are the top nine things you...
Two ACC Health Sciences courses achieve national QM certification
Posted on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 2:38pmTwo Austin Community College (ACC) Health Sciences courses have achieved national recognition for quality online and hybrid learning, bringing the college's total to three courses with national Quality Matters (QM) certification. HPRS 2300 —...
Time running out to apply for ACC’s nationally-recognized Nursing Program
Posted on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 12:11pmAustin Community College (ACC) is accepting applications for its nationally-recognized nursing program. Students have until February 21 to apply for the fall 2020 cohort. The college’s vocational nursing (LVN) program was recently named among the...
Connect with the hottest careers in Central Texas at ACC Fest
Posted on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:39amAustin Community College (ACC) invites current and prospective students and their families to explore majors and career paths at the annual ACC Fest. DATE: Saturday, November 9, 2019 TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: ACC Highland Campus, 6101...
Preparing for flu season, ACC experts weigh-in
Posted on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:11pmBy: Keri Brophy-Martinez, ACC Medical Lab Technology Department Chair It is that time of year again…flu season. Flu season officially begins October 1 and can potentially run until late April or early May. Flu incidence spikes during these months as...
The voice patients need: Inside ACC’s first bachelor’s degree program in nursing
Posted on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 7:09pm“I like being able to make a difference in people’s lives. Patients come to us that are sick or don’t know what’s going on. A nurse is their voice, encourages them, and is just that reassuring presence they need but don’t always get.” For Austin...
ACC and WGU Texas launch new partnership
Posted on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 10:58amAustin Community College (ACC) and Western Governors University (WGU) Texas launched a new partnership Monday, June 3, to create seamless transfer pathways for ACC students, employees, and graduates seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU...
ACC expands Vocational Nursing program with evening and weekend courses
Posted on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 10:43amAustin Community College (ACC) expands its vocational nursing program with new evening and weekend classes to accommodate students’ busy schedules. The new program option begins fall 2019. Applications are accepted through April 19....
ACC student's tenacity makes medical school dreams a reality
Posted on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 5:00pmSammy Tran is packing his bags and stethoscope for medical school. “This is the moment I’ve been waiting for. I thought I would be stuck for the rest of my life doing a job that wasn’t meaningful to me, but now I’m following my dreams. I can put my...
Health professions programs expanding on ACC, Texas State Round Rock campuses
Posted on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 4:35pmCommunity Impact: Health professions programs expanding on ACC, Texas State Round Rock campuses By Kirby Killough | 8:32 am June 16, 2018 | Updated 5:01 pm June 18, 2018 Located in Round Rock’s higher education district off of University...