Allied Health

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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.

Allied Health 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. Merced College follows the requirements put in place by our clinical partners.

Our Programs

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    This program offers didactic, directed hands-on laboratory, and professionally supervised clinical training in General Sonography.

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  • Diagnostic Radiologic Technology

    This is a full-time Associate Degree and Certificate of Achievement program.

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  • Nurse Assistant

    The course provides clinical instruction and practice of basic nursing skills required of nursing assistants employed in skilled nursing facilities and extended care facilities.

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  • Registered Nursing

    This program prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

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  • Vocational Nursing

    Vocational Nursing curriculum comprises three semesters of combined didactic and clinical work on campus and at affiliated health care facilities.

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Documents And Resources

Licensure Pass Rates for Allied Health Programs

Program Results
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Effectiveness Data
(Pass rates reported to director by licensure agency)
Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program Effectiveness Data
(Pass rates reported to director by licensure agency)
Nurse Assistant CNA Pass Rates – Merced + Los Banos
(Pass rates reported to director by licensure agency)
Registered Nursing Results – Board of Registered Nursing
Vocational Nursing Results – Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians
Results – Pearson Vue

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