Schools and Departments
Contact
- Department Chairs
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Christine Balderas cbaldera@sdccd.edu
Danielle Lauria
dlauria@sdccd.edu - Special Admissions
jarnegar@sdccd.edu
dlopez@sdccd.edu
ksandoval@sdccd.edu - Allied Health Counselor
Nick Demeo
619-388-2668
ndemeo@sdccd.edu
There are eight programs within Allied Health department: Animal Health Technology (ANHL), Dental Assisting (DENA), Health Information Management (HIMS), Health Information Technology (HEIT), Health Information Management (HIMS), Medical Assisting (MEDA), Phlebotomy (PHLB), Physical Therapist Assistant (PHYR) and Radiologic Technology (RADT). For more information about each, please use the links to the right.
All Allied Health Program students are required to complete a criminal background check, a 10 panel drug screen, a physical exam, provide immunization records or titers verifying immunity (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) and Tuberculosis status prior to being placed at a clinical facility. Some programs may also require proof of Influenza immunization during flu season.
Students are responsible for the following costs:
1. American Databank Complio Immunization Tracker - $24.00/year
2. Background Check & Drug Screen Combo package - $77.00/year, additional costs may
apply if you have lived outside of the state of California.
3. Immunizations, titers, physical exams, and other health screenings-costs will vary.
Mesa College Student Health Services offers the following services:
Physical Exam at- $35.00
TB skin test- $8.00
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) - $45.00
MMR- $79.00
Hepatitis B Series- $62.00
Flu vaccine- Free
*Students may see their own medical provider if preferred.
ATTENTION ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS: You must complete the following required training prior to starting your DIRECTED
CLINICAL PRACTICE (DCP) or Work Experience. Please complete the training prior to
your program orientation and bring verification of completion to your program orientation.
Please click the link below.
REQUIRED Sexual Assault Prevention Training Requirements for Community College Students
Students applying and entering Allied Health Programs are encouraged to take ALLH
048, Basic Skills for Health Care Careers, prior to starting their program. This
course will be offered Wednesday, 5:30pm-7:50pm, April 6, 2020-June 1, 2020.
Click here for information about Spanish 125-Spanish for Health Care Professionals
Program Information Sessions
Note: Please check this website the DAY of the session for any changes that may have been required. Reservations not required. Campus parking policies are enforced. Parking day passes can be obtained at several parking machines located throughout the parking lots.
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Fri.,8/16/19 ,5:30 p.m.. P-308 Fri.,9/20/19, 5:30p.m. P-308 Wed., 9/25/19, 5:30 p.m. P-308 Fri., 10/4/19, 5:30 p.m. P-308
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Fri., 1/24/20, 5:30 p.m. P-308 March 2020: TBD
OPEN HOUSE: Stay Tuned for date and time, it will be in May 2020. |
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