Welcome to the Dr. Lakireddy School of Health Sciences/ Allied Health Area at Merced College. Explore the Programs offered and view the requirements to apply to any of our programs.
Areas of Study
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technology
- Nurse Assistant
- Registered Nursing
- Vocational Nursing
Students must adhere to clearance requirements in order to be accepted into, and continue enrollment in, Allied Health Programs' clinical courses. Requirements include: background checks, drug screenings, vaccinations and boosters (for example, COVID-19). Merced College Allied Health Programs do not accept religious nor medical exemptions. For specific requirements, select your program’s homepage for the application handbook.
Location
Allied Health, AHC
Merced Main Campus
Contact
Dr. Valerie Albano
Dean of Allied Health, Child Development and Public Safety
(Contact the Area Adminstrative Coordinator or Program Assistant)
Norma DeLaTorre
Area Administrative Coordinator
delatorre.n@mccd.edu
Morgan Hutchens
Program Assistant
morgan.hutchens@mccd.edu
Faculty Contact Information
See Faculty & Staff page for listing.
Counselors
Allied Health Counselors are located in the Counseling and Guidance Area (Lesher Student Services Building - 2nd Floor). Contact (209) 381-6478 or email ecounselor@mccd.edu to make an appointment.