Concorde Career Colleges Launches 12 Additional Healthcare Programs to Meet Rising National Workforce Demand

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Programs added in five specialties: dental assistant, diagnostic medical sonography, pharmacy technician, radiologic technology and surgical technology KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced 12 additional training programs, including dental assistant, diagnostic medical sonography, pharmacy technician, radiologic technology and surgical technology. Classes have begun at campuses in California, Florida, Missouri and Texas. "We are strengthening our portfolio of industry-aligned training programs in these states to offer more diverse career opportunities to meet the needs of students, employers and the evolving healthcare landscape. The addition of these programs can help support the ongoing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in communities large and small," said Kevin Prehn, President of Concorde Career Colleges. The program expansions are part of Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s multi-year North Star strategy to address America's shortage of skilled collar and healthcare workers. Currently in Phase II, the North Star strategy's core tenets of growth, diversification and optimization include opening multiple new campuses annually between 2026 and 2029; launching 10-20 new programs annually at existing campus locations; and enhancing its operations to make the most efficient use of resources. Notably, more than half of the Concorde programs launched this spring are in radiologic technology and sonography—diagnostic fields that are experiencing consistent growth due to factors such as an aging population and advancements in imaging technology. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of radiologic technologists nationwide is projected to grow by 5%, and diagnostic medical sonography by 13%, from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than average for all occupations.1 In states where Concorde will be offering the training, the demand is even higher. In California, Florida, Missouri and Texas, employment for radiologic technologists is projected to grow between 8% to 19% from 2022 to 2032. Likewise, employment for diagnostic medical sonography in California is projected to grow by 24%—more than seven times the rate for all occupations.2 The remaining program launches address high demand rol...

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