With the economic development administration funds temple college will make an addition to the health sciences center to expand its offerings in the healthcare professions

Temple College received a $3 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will fund an expansion to Temple College's Health Sciences Center to grow its offerings in healthcare professions. Specifically, the college will add capacity for 12 in-demand healthcare occupations identified by the local workforce board, including respiratory therapists, registered nurses, dental hygienists, and medical technicians. The EAA program supports regions facing adverse economic changes by providing planning and infrastructure assistance. This award will help Temple College develop its healthcare education programs to meet local workforce needs and support economic development in Temple, Texas.

Of the 25 in-demand occupations from the central texas workforce board, that was updated on august 13, 2020, 12 are in healthcare, and all are taught at temple college in credit or non-credit classes. These positions include respiratory therapists, registered nurses, dental hygienists, diagnostic medical sonographers, radiologic technologist, emergency medical technicians, pharmacy technicians, surgical technicians, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, medical records and health information technicians, health technologists and technicians and medical assistants.