Prospective Students
Career Options
Interested in obtaining scholarships and supportive services for training/education in health careers? Did you know that qualified health care workers are in high demand in the District? Have you considered the following careers in this growing industry?
- Home Health Aide
- Disability Support Professional
- Community Health Worker
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse, Associate’s Degree
- Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s Degree
- Health Information Technology Competency Development
- Health Information Technology Certificate
- Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology (HIT Track)
- Master of Science in Information Technology (HIT Track)
Capital Health Careers may be able to provide you with the training, education, and support services you need to obtain and advance in a health care career.
The Capital Health Careers (CHC) Project is a partnership among training providers, employers, and support service organizations in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to helping unemployed, dislocated, and incumbent workers enter or advance in health care careers. CHC provides training and placement assistance for individuals seeking careers in health care. Training is provided by the Community College of the District of Columbia and Catholic University of America.
CHC Career Descriptions
Training under the CHC Project is provided by Community College of the District of Columbia and Catholic University of America. Scholarships are available for all CHC programs for eligible and qualified applicants. Specific course descriptions can be accessed by clicking the name of each educational institution below.
Community College of the District of Columbia Programs
Click here for information on the following programs.
- Home Health Aide
- Disability Support Professional
- Community Health Worker
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse, Associate’s degree
- Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s degree
For more information about the Community College of the District of Columbia CHC programs, please call 202-238-4713 or send an email to upochc@upo.org.
Catholic University of America Programs
Click here for information on the following programs.
- Health Information Technology Competency Development
- Health Information Technology Certificate
- Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology (HIT Track)
- Master of Science in Information Technology (HIT Track)
For more information about the Catholic University of America CHC Programs, please contact Mattie Hunter at 202-319-6376 or send an email to hunterm@cua.edu.
If you are ready to enter a rewarding career that can open multiple doors for you, please click below to complete the necessary form to get started. If you need assistance or have questions regarding completing the form, please contact UPO at 202-238-4713.