Build Your Healthcare Career

The Shortest Distance to Your Future Starts Here

Spokane Colleges offers more than 50 hands-on healthcare degrees and certificates that lead directly to jobs in our community – no university transfer or prior experience required. Whether you want to jump into healthcare quickly or build a foundation for a long-term career, our workforce-focused programs help you get job-ready in a matter of weeks, months or just a couple of years.

Why Choose Spokane Colleges?

• Career-ready skills
• Small class sizes with high quality instructors
• Many programs can be completed in less than one year
• In-demand programs designed with local employers
• Affordable; financial aid and scholarships available

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Accelerate your Career

At Spokane Colleges, your healthcare career doesn’t have to start with a long-term commitment. Many students begin with a weeks-long program – like Nursing Assistant or Phlebotomy—that gets them into the workforce fast. From there, it’s easy to return for more advanced credentials, such as Practical Nursing or Surgical Technology, as your goals and experience grow. This stackable pathway approach allows you to earn while you learn, build your résumé, and expand your job opportunities over time—all on your own schedule.

Featured Workforce-Ready Programs

Nursing

Nursing Assistant (CNA)

One of the fastest ways into the healthcare workforce. Prepare to work in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health in just a few months.

Completion Time: 12 weeks

Starting pay: $22.18
Offered at: SCC

Practical Nursing (LPN)

Train to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, providing direct patient care under the supervision of RNs and physicians.

Completion Time: Approximately 1 year

Starting pay: $36.72
Offered at: SCC

Medical Assistant

Work in outpatient clinics and medical offices with training in both clinical and administrative skills. Medical assistants are in demand across the region.

Completion Time: 1 year (certificate)
Job Availability: In Demand
Starting Pay: $22.18
Offered at: SCC

Behavioral Health

Addiction Studies

Prepare for a career supporting individuals in recovery and addressing substance use in clinical and community settings.

Completion Time: Less than 2 years

Starting pay: $30.20
Offered at: SFCC

Social Services Coordinator

Complete training and earn a certificate for entry-level roles in human services, outreach, and support programs.

Completion Time: 1 year

Starting pay: $22.38
Offered at: SFCC

Behavioral Health Technician

Prepare to support patients in mental health and addiction recovery programs with a certificate that leads directly to employment in community and clinical settings.

Completion Time: 1 year (certificate)
Job Availability: In Demand
Starting Pay: $30.20
Offered at: SFCC

Clinical

Phlebotomy

A fast-entry, 6-week program that prepares you to collect and process blood samples in clinical and lab environments.

Completion Time: 6 weeks

Starting pay: $21.22
Offered at: Continuing Education

Surgical Technology

Train to assist in operating rooms and surgical teams. This program includes hands-on clinical experience and prepares you for national certification.

Completion Time: Less than 2 years

Starting pay: $34.52
Offered at: SCC

Orthotic & Prosthetic Technology

Learn to design, fabricate, and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices, helping patients improve mobility and quality of life.

Completion Time: 1 year (certificate)
Job Availability: In Demand
Starting Pay: $38.87
Offered at: SFCC

Take the Next Step Toward Your Future

Spokane Colleges offer career-ready healthcare training with start dates year-round. Apply today and be job-ready faster than you think.

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Build Your Healthcare Career