Schools and Departments
Contact
- Department Chairs
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Christine Balderas cbaldera@sdccd.edu
Jill Chagnon
jchagnon@sdccd.edu - Special Admissions
darroyo@sdccd.edu
ksandoval@sdccd.edu - Allied Health Counselor
Nick Demeo
619-388-2668
ndemeo@sdccd.edu
UPDATED ALLIED HEALTH APPLICATION INFORMATION:
As the college and district offices are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
please follow the campus procedures for submitting and processing official transcripts
from all other institutions attended. Instructions are available at the following
link:
http://www.sdmesa.edu/student-services/evaluations/transcripts.shtml
For Allied Health Programs Admissions, applicants must upload a PDF copy of their transcripts from SDCCD or other institutions attended which demonstrate completion of prerequisite courses required for the program to which they are applying. Final program acceptance is contingent upon verification of successful completion of all mandatory prerequisites.
Please refer to individual program department webpages for more information regarding specific transcripts due dates, transcript evaluation requirements, and to determine whether in progress prerequisites will be accepted and specific program deadlines.
There are nine programs within Allied Health department: Dental Assisting (DENA), , Health Information Technology (HEIT) which includes a Coding Specialist Certificate, Health Information Management (HIMS), Medical Assisting (MEDA), Neurodiagnostic Technologist (NDTE), Phlebotomy (PHLB), Physical Therapist Assistant (PHYR), Radiologic Technology (RADT) and Veterinary Technology (VTAH). 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 in Spring 2021.
Click here for information about COMS 135: Interpersonal Communication for Allied Health Students

Program Information Sessions
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, and the cancellation of our March 23rd Information Session, you may submit your application to the Dental Assisting Program before you have completed an Information Session.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all Fall Information Sessions will be held virtually.
Zoom information will be posted on department pages.
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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Animal Health (ANHL) |
10/16/2020 5:00-6:30 p.m. 11/13/2020 5:00-6:30 p.m. 12/04/2020 5:00-6:30 p.m. |
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Dental Assisting (DENA) |
September 23rd, at 7:00p.m.
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Health Information Technology (HEIT)/Health Information Management (HIM) |
Thursday, September 17 5-6pm Wednesday, October 28 6-7pm Thursday, December 10 5-6pm Where: Professor Renda's Zoom room: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/my/connierenda
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Medical Assisting (MEDA) |
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Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDTE) |
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Phlebotomy (PHLB) |
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Physical Therapy Assisting (PHYR) |
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Radiologic Technology (RADT) |
Zoom Link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/9701030060 Monday, September 14 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Wednesday, October 21 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm Friday, December 4 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
The zoom link is below: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/9701030060
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