Legacy Education Inc. a leading provider of career education healthcare programs, announced that two of its institutions, High Desert Medical College (HDMC) and Central Coast College (CCC), have been approved by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) to offer four new programs designed to address the rising demand for skilled healthcare professionals.

High Desert Medical College, with locations in Lancaster, Bakersfield, and Temecula, California, has been approved to offer the Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science and the Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program. These new offerings expand HDMC's portfolio of allied health programs and prepare students for critical roles in surgical and hospital settings.

Central Coast College, located in Salinas, California, has been approved to offer the Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program and the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. Both programs provide advanced training for imaging specialists, equipping graduates with the skills to operate cutting-edge diagnostic technology and support cardiology and radiology teams in delivering patient care.

"At Legacy Education, we are committed to expanding access to high-demand healthcare careers," said LeeAnn Rohmann, CEO of Legacy Education Inc. "These new programs reflect our mission to not only meet the needs of today's healthcare employers, but also to empower our students with pathways to rewarding, stable careers. By introducing Surgical Technology, Sterile Processing, Cardiac Sonography, and MRI programs, we are helping to close the skills gap while supporting the future of patient care in our communities."