School of Health Sciences
Welcome Message from the Dean
 Oliver L. Borden, MS, MT (ASCP)
The School of Health Sciences currently includes seven programs allowing students to earn degrees in 1: Nursing, 2: Dental Hygiene, 3: Health Information Technology, 4: Physical Therapist Assistant, 5: Surgical Technology, and 6: Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technology. Since the latter is my profession, let me say that many of the technologies of this profession are those used by scientists in the very popular crime scene investigation shows. Respiratory Technology (program 7) is now advising students. The first class will start in February 2010. Dr. Henry Oh has been hired as the Respiratory Director. Please e-mail him at ohh@sanjuancollege.edu for any questions regarding this new career path.
As education changes, San Juan College continues to offer flexibility in curriculum. For example, the Physical Therapist Assistant program is offered online and by the traditional classroom method. Health Information Technology includes two specialties: coding and medical transcription. Both are available online. Additionally, many of our classes are hybrids, which include both online and traditional classroom aspects.
If you are wondering why you should choose a career in Allied Health or Nursing (together, these programs are known as Health Sciences) two reasons are: First, all of our majors are projected to have a minimum of 18 percent growth and most will experience growth in excess of 26 percent. This equates to job security through the next 20 years or more. The second reason is the satisfaction you experience in being a member of the health care delivery team. Your job will change lives for the better on a daily basis.
In the School of Health Sciences our outstanding faculty prepares you to pass local, regional, and national boards. This gives you the opportunity to obtain a high paying job ($18/$36 per hour) locally or any place throughout the country and even overseas. This translates into jobs that range from the $30,000 thru $70,000 to start. The only field currently experiencing growth during this recession is Health Sciences.
Our new simulation center is operational. Classes in MLT, Surgical Technology, and EMS have started. Here students will experience the latest and most innovative teaching technology. Students will practice simulations in “real life” situations that will test and reinforce the many skills required in their chosen profession. Currently, plans for phase II of the Simulation Center are with the architect. It will be a $5 million dollar project.
If you are looking for a challenge that will pay off financially and personally, please contact the individual departments within the School of Health Sciences. If you do not know which field best suits you, consider taking Introduction to Health Sciences next semester. Are you still in High School? Contact your schools Technical Education Guidance Counselor or the Career Technical Education Center (formerly TEC) here at San Juan College at both Main & West campuses. We offer courses in Medical Terminology (the language of medicine) and Certified Nursing Assistant to help you get a head start in your career in health care. Please contact the Advising and Counseling Center to take the Accuplacer exam as soon as possible. Reading, writing and arithmetic are the keys that will open the door to these exciting careers. No matter which path you choose here at San Juan College, you will begin a journey that will generate lifelong opportunities for your growth personally and professionally.
We hope to see you soon and will be happy to assist you in any way we can.
Oliver L Borden,
Dean
505-566-3490
Mari Garcia,
Administrative Assistant
505-566-3491
Current Health Sciences Programs
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