Healthcare pathways at Austin Community College District

Earn a certification, build hands-on experience, and apply to Austin Community College District with a stronger profile. Every pathway below ends at a program this institution offers.

Medication Aide to LPN

CMA LPN

Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.

Timeline: 1 year
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Glendale Career College

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CNA to LPN

CNA LPN

Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.

Timeline: 1 year
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

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CNA to Sonographer

CNA DMS

Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville

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CNA to Radiologic Technologist

CNA RT(R)

Step into medical imaging. Your patient-care background is an advantage in rad tech admissions.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Northwest Florida State College

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Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist

DA RDH

Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Clayton State University

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LPN to RN Bridge

LPN ADN

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

Timeline: 18 months
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Arkansas Northeastern College

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CNA to BSN

CNA BSN

Bridge from frontline care to a four-year nursing degree, with your patient-care hours working for you.

Timeline: 4 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

California State University, Fresno

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CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

CNA ADN

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Snead State Community College, Phoenix College

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