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.
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OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm; 562-908-3421; S206
NURSING Information Sessions- Fall 2019
August 27
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 22
Important Update – October 22, 2019 Information Session has been canceled.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Please contact the Health Science and Nursing office with any questions: 562-908-3421
The RHC Nursing Club and NSNA chapter will be holding the
Nursing Open House on Tuesday, 10-22-19 from 1700-1900
November 5, 19
December 3
Click here for Health Science and Nursing Information Sessions Flyer
Program Application Periods:
Acute Care CNA and Home Health Aide: Fall 2019 Start
(Call 562-908-3421 for information)
ADN and LVN-to-ADN: Spring 2020 start: 9/3/19 – 10/4/19
LVN: Spring 2020 start: 9/3/19 – 10/4/19
CNA: Spring 2020 start: 9/3/19 – 10/4/19
Acute Care & Home Health CNA: Spring 2020 start: 9/3/19 – 10/4/19
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
Program Applications mailed to the Health Sciences and Nursing Division must be post-marked by application deadline dates.
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