Hands-on training with real-world scenarios in the most in-demand fields in healthcare. Austin Community College District (ACC) Emergency Medical Service Professionals (EMSP) students joined Professional Nursing (RN) students for interdepartmental training. Continue reading
ACC tackling emergency healthcare worker shortage: Students run emergency simulation at Highland Campus
Hear what students are saying: Join ACC’s Health Science Open House
Health Sciences Open HouseACC invites you to explore careers in health science at its annual Health Sciences Open House. This event is open to students, their families, and the community-at-large to explore the college’s programs … Continue reading
ACC launches new ONLINE OPTION for bachelor’s in Nursing
Texas 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 … Continue reading
ACC participates in Healthcare Simulation Week from September 12 through 16
Austin Community College District (ACC) honors the changing landscape for healthcare professionals to learn and improve patient care through Healthcare Simulation Week. The fifth annual global event, sponsored by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, … Continue reading
ACC awarded $40,000 to develop new nursing & health AI incubator
The college is one of 15 selected nationwide to join national AI Incubator Network Austin Community College District (ACC) was awarded a $40,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dell Technologies, and Intel, as … Continue reading
Graduation Spotlight: Malia Capers-Cristobal
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its spring 2022 commencement ceremony. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate Friday, May 13, at the HEB Center in Cedar Park. … Continue reading
ACC’s Nursing Program recognized as one of the best in Texas
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Nursing program is being recognized as one of the best in Texas. A new report released by Nursing Schools Almanac –– a comprehensive and analytical resource for prospective students — … Continue reading
Save time and money through ACC’s new FutureCATS transfer program
Austin Community College District (ACC) launches a new program to save students time and money when they transfer. Created through the Equity Transfer Initiative, FutureCATS is a transfer support program for students planning to transfer … Continue reading
Like Mother Like Daughter: ACC nursing students keep it in the family
A mother and daughter duo are making a career in nursing a family affair. Marie Valerio and Catalina Arellano are taking their next steps after finishing up their respective programs at Austin Community College District … Continue reading
ACC students, faculty & staff support COVID-19 vaccinations at COTA
Austin Community College District (ACC) supported the community-wide COVID-19 vaccination event at Circuit of the Americas March 5 – 7. ACC Nursing students and faculty were selected to help administer vaccines. Additional college faculty and … Continue reading