South Texas Vocational Technical institute has a campus in the Rio Grande Valley in Brownsville. At the Brownsville campus you can receive training in the health care industry or skills focusing on business and computers. Specific programs involve training as a dental assistant, computer accountant specialist, pharmacy technician, nurse assistant, medical assistant, professional massage therapist and medical administrative assistant.
Southern Careers Institute in Brownsville offers occupational programs in cosmetology, business and medical services. SCI is specifically a career training school. Receive training to become a esthetician specialist, manicure technician, cosmetology instructor, cosmetology operator, administrative assistant, business accounting specialist, medical billing and coding specialist and as a medical assistant.
McAllen Careers Institute in McAllen, Texas offers a range of vocational programs. All courses are regulated and approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Courses that are available include introduction to welding, flux core and MIG welding, structural welding, basic pipe welding and CPR, first aid and A.E.D. training. Many of the courses are offered over six weeks.
Massage Masters provides massage therapy training to the Rio Grande Valley area. Courses are offered in basic massage therapy to provide the training needed to obtain a massage therapist license. Techniques taught in the program include carpal tunnel massage, Thai massage, acupressure, chair massage, Swedish massage, physiology, pathology, anatomy, health and hygiene, professional ethics, hydrotherapy, kinesiology, pathology and business practices. Massage Masters is located in Pharr, Texas.