Do you want to help people with their health care needs? Do you want to better ensure communities remain healthy? Consider earning a degree or certificate in the Allied Health interest area where you’ll gain the medical knowledge and skills to work in various healthcare environments.

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AS Associate of Science Degree
CA Certificate of Achievement
SC Skills Certificate
AA/AS Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree
  • Six students listening to instructor explain a nursing technique

    ADN to BSN Collaborative – BSN Merger

    In collaboration with California State University Sacramento (CSUS), we offer selected Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students an opportunity to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree concurrently during the ADN program.
    ADN to BSN Collaborative – BSN Merger
  • Two smiling female phlebotomy students wearing scrubs

    Allied Health

    Are you looking for a job in healthcare? Become a clinical nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT), surgical technologist or phlebotomist.
    AS CA SC
    Allied Health
  • Allied Health students sitting at desks in classroom wearing Sierra College navy blue EMT polo shirts

    Health Sciences

    Get the knowledge and skills you need to work in healthcare. Earn your EMT certification to work in emergency medical services or start your career as a doctor, nurse and more.
    AS CA SC
    Health Sciences
  • Nursing students practicing techniques using simulated patient

    LVN to RN Upward Mobility Program

    The LVN to RN Upward Mobility Program is a one or one and a half-year, full-time program for currently licensed vocational nurses to become registered nurses.
    LVN to RN Upward Mobility Program
  • Medical Assistant students in gray scrubs practice cleaning skin before drawing blood.

    Medical Assisting

    Interested in a job in healthcare? Medical assisting may be for you. Medical assistants work alongside doctors, and usually work in outpatient medical offices and clinics.
    CA
    Medical Assisting
  • Students practicing compressions while placing patient on gurney for ambulatory transport.

    Paramedic

    Do you enjoy caring for people? Do you work well under pressure? Becoming a paramedic may be for you.
    Paramedic
  • Phlebotomy student practicing drawing blood on a volunteer.

    Phlebotomy

    The Phlebotomy program provides education and skills training for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1).
    SC
    Phlebotomy
  • Precertification nursing assistant students learning using a simulated patient.

    Precertification Nursing Assistant Training

    The Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Program is a one semester (16 week) course that helps prepare students to become clinical nursing assistants (CNA).
    Precertification Nursing Assistant Training
  • Registered Behavioral Technician working with three children in therapy

    Registered Behavioral Technician

    The two-semester Registered Behavioral Technician program prepares students to work alongside Board Certified Behavior Analysts to improve lives and make a difference in the community.
    CA
    Registered Behavioral Technician
  • Nursing students practicing rounds using simulated patient to check vitals

    Registered Nursing

    Receive pre-licensure education in this two-year, full-time program that will prepare you for the NCLEX-RN exam.
    AA/AS
    Registered Nursing
  • Surgical tech assisting with surgery

    Surgical Technology

    Interested in a job in healthcare? The Surgical Technologist program provides classes and skills training for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a surgical technologist.
    CA
    Surgical Technology

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