Find Your Allied Health Career at Cabrillo

You can choose from a variety of exciting health care career options including Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Medical Assisting, and Phlebotomy.

Each department features a rewarding curriculum; experienced and caring faculty; and modern real-world equipment and facilities. Our graduates are in high demand. A shortage of qualified health care professionals has created a great need in the health care industry and is causing wages and benefits to increase significantly.

The Allied Health Occupations at Cabrillo include four areas of study. Please visit the program pages for specific application requirements and information on how to apply.

Continue reading about each Allied Health career option >

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Dental Hygiene Program

As a teaching institution, our mission is to produce clinically competent, ethical, and knowledgeable dental hygienists. It is our privilege to provide quality dental hygiene treatment to the community when appropriate.

Director: Heather Lawler, RDH, MS

Phone: (831) 479-6472

Dept. Email: dental_hygiene@cabrillo.edu

Dept. Phone: (831) 479-6471

Program Coordinator: Natalya Miller

Email: namiller@cabrillo.edu

Phone: (831) 479-6471

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Nursing Program

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Cabrillo College is a four semester program and accepts students each fall and spring semester.

Director: Jennifer Holm, DNP, RN, PHN, CHSE

Phone: (831) 479-6121

Dept. Email: nursing@cabrillo.edu

Program Coordinator: Jonathan Sandoval

Email: josandov@cabrillo.edu

Phone: (831) 479-6280

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Radiologic Technology Program

Radiologic Technology is a two-year Associate in Science Degree program providing professional training for radiologic technologists. Radiologic technologists work in a professional environment at a hospital, clinic, or private office.

Director: Anya Salden, MSRS, RT(R)

Phone: (831) 479-5056

Dept. Email: radtech@cabrillo.edu

Program Coordinator: Natalya Miller

Email: namiller@cabrillo.edu

Phone: (831) 479-6303

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Medical Assisting Program

Medical Assisting positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with opportunities to advance in your career.

Medical Assisting Director: Ashlyn James, CMA(AAMA)

Phone: (831) 477-3482

Program Coordinator: Natalya Miller

Email: namiller@cabrillo.edu

Phone: (831) 479-6303

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Medical Assistance Students

Phlebotomy Program

The Cabrillo College Phlebotomy Program is accredited by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to train students to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT1). The Phlebotomy Program is offered twice a year - in fall and in spring semester.

Director:

Phone: (831) 479-6438

Program Coordinator: Natalya Miller

Email: namiller@cabrillo.edu

Phone: (831) 479-6303

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Stroke and Disability Learning Center

Since 1974, the Stroke and Disability Learning Center (SDLC) has provided an interdisciplinary educational program for adults who have survived a stroke or are living with disabling conditions. The SDLC is a unique program at Cabrillo College that starts where medical rehabilitation leaves off. Patients become students and enroll in specialized classes to develop strategies and gain skills in a supportive learning community.

Director: Sally Weiss

Phone: (831) 477-3307

Program Coordinator: Jodi Zenczak

Email: jozencza@cabrillo.edu

Phone: (831) 477-3300

Ready to Get Started with a Career in Allied Health?