For updates about our online instruction, remote student services and other resources during this time, please go to this link: https://www.riohondo.edu/student-health-services/coronavirus/#students
Due to the declarations from the State of California related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the campus is slowly resuming on-site business. Didactic courses are continuing via Canvas. Some Clinical courses are being held at the clinical sites as previously arranged and some are held on campus. 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:
Starting August 3, 2020: Office is open 5 days per week
MASKS REQUIRED at all times while on campus
(Do not enter if: No Mask, feeling ill, wearing scrubs from another facility)
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
NURSING Information Sessions- Fall 2020
Zoom Link for the day: : 4-5 pm
Click here for Health Science and Nursing Information Sessions
Program Application Periods:
CNA: Spring 2021 start: 9/01/20 -9/25/20
Acute Care & Home Health CNA: Spring 2021 start: 9/01/20 -9/25/20
ADN and LVN-to-ADN: Spring 2021 start: 9/01/20 -9/25/20
LVN: Spring 2021 start: 9/01/20 -9/25/20
Orthopedic Technology: Fall 2021 start: 6/01/21 – 6/25/21
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