Due to the declarations from the State of California and the concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the campus is conducting business remotely. Didactic courses are continuing via Canvas. Some Clinical courses are being held at the clinical sites as previously arranged and some are held via Canvas. Student services are offered remotely:

https://www.riohondo.edu/student-health-services/coronavirus/#students

If you have a question for the Health Science and Nursing Division, please know this:
March 21 – March 27, 2020: Spring Break (No one on campus)
March 28-May 9, 2020: Classes resume in on-line or clinical format. Please contact your instructor.
Please direct general HSN questions to Catherine Page, Dean, at: cpage@riohondo.edu.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, please keep social distance and wash your hands.

 

Welcome to Rio Hondo College and the Division of Health Science and Nursing. This truly is an exciting time to be involved in health care. Many changes are occurring within the health care industry. There is a wide range of professions in health care and we strive to meet the needs, aspirations, and goals of our  students so they can be better prepared to serve the needs of the community. The Division of Health Sciences and Nursing offers several health career options/programs:

Associate Degree Nurse (Registered Nurse) Program
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program
Nursing Assistant Pre-Certification Course
Acute Care CNA Course
Home Health Aide Course
Orthopedic Technologist Program
Associate of Transfer Degree: Nutrition

The ADN, LVN, Nursing Assistant Pre-Certification (CNA), and Career Certificate courses all have exceptional pass rates on national exams and state certification exams.

OFFICE HOURS: Via phone or email only: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm; 562-908-3421; S207

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Rio Hondo College Homecoming
Friday, February 21, 2020

Come visit with Health Science and Nursing faculty, staff and alumni
1400 – 1600, Room S-208

Followed by the Homecoming Campus events and Basketball game
1700 – 2000, Basketball Gym

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NURSING Information Sessions- Spring 2020

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 10,

March 31 & April 14 Canceled

April 28 & May 12 Canceled
(We apologize for the inconvenience. We are following protocols to maintain social distancing.)
(Please return for information regarding an on-line Nursing Information session.)

Click here for Health Science and Nursing Information Sessions Flyer

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Program Application Periods:

Acute Care CNA and Home Health Aide: Spring 2020 Start
(Call 562-908-3421 for information – Space still available)

ADN: Summer 2020 start: 2/3/20 – 2/28/20

RN Transition: Summer 2020 start: 4/1/2020

Orthopedic Technology: Fall 2020 start: 6/01/20 – 6/26/20

CNA: Fall 2020 start: 6/01/20 – 6/26/20

Acute Care & Home Health CNA: Fall 2020 start: 6/01/20 – 6/26/20

ADN and LVN-to-ADN: Spring 2021 start: 9/3/20 – 9/25/20

LVN: Spring 2021 start: 9/3/20 – 9/25/20

CNA: Spring 2021 start: 9/3/20 – 9/25/20

Acute Care & Home Health CNA: Spring 2021 start: 9/3/20 – 9/25/20

Program Applications mailed to the Health Sciences and Nursing Division must be post-marked by application deadline dates.

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Rio Hondo College assists Beverly Hospital

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