Health Sciences Pathway
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in West's Allied Health Programs. We provide quality, respected education and training so you can begin or advance your career in healthcare. Graduates from our specialized license and certification programs provide valuable healthcare services in a variety of settings including hospitals, doctors' or dentists' offices, pharmacies, fire departments, private ambulance services, and more.
here's how to reach us...
Health Sciences & Kinesiology Division Chair: Carlos Sermeño
Mondays to Fridays: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Phone: (310) 287-4464
Email: @email
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Entry Level Programs
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Addiction Studies
- In as little as 2 years, you can prepare to help others find a new direction in their lives and begin the road to recovery...more about Addiction Studies
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Our Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate program (Nursing 399A) is a 9-week class that offers everything you need to become...more about CNA
Dental Assistant
- The Dental Assisting Program offers a Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting and Associate Degree in Dental Assistant...more about Dental Assisting
Health Occupation Courses
- Allied Health Division now offers Health Occupation Courses, allowing students to earn electronic certificates recognized...more about Health Occupation Courses
Medical Assistant
- The goal of the West Los Angeles College Medical Assisting Program is to develop competent entry level Medical Assistants...more about Medical Assisting
Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician is among the fastest growing occupations in California. Pharmacy technicians primarily assist the pharmacist...more about Pharmacy Tech
Public Health
- The Associate of Science in Public Health Science for Transfer (AS-T) Degree prepares students for transfer to a Bachelor...more about Public Health
Advanced Programs
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
The Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene provides the opportunity to enter into a variety of dental health positions in teaching, research, administration, public health, private industry, and other areas of hygiene practice, as well as application for entry into degree programs such as Master's in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Oral Biology or Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice.
Continuing Education Classes For Professionals
Continuing Education Courses
West Los Angeles College is a California Dental Board approved C.E. provider, offering courses in Dental Radiation Safety, 8-Hour Infection Control, and Pit and Fissure Sealants.
RDHAP Program
This program prepares registered dental hygienists to become licensed to operate a private practice providing dental hygiene services in homes, schools, residential facilities, and underserved areas.
