Health Sciences

Pre-Health Resources

Mission

The Health Sciences Division of Doña Ana Community College is committed to the highest standards in educating and mentoring students to become skilled professionals who will meet the healthcare needs of the community and surrounding areas.

Message from the Dean

"Welcome to the Health Sciences Division at Doña Ana Community College. Here, we prepare skilled healthcare professionals who serve our community with both competence and compassion. Our faculty and staff are committed to supporting you through every step of your education, ensuring you graduate ready to make a real difference in people's lives. We believe healthcare is built on an ethic of love and care—and that foundation starts with how we support each other right here."

- Josefina Carmona

Vision Statement

The Health Sciences Division of Doña Ana Community College is a team of clinicians, educators, professionals, and members of the healthcare community. We are a center of excellence for health education that:

  • Is dedicated to serving and supporting a diverse student population and their goals;
  • Cultivates dedicated healthcare professionals;
  • Advances a culture of ethics through integrity and compassion;
  • Embraces collaborative teamwork among healthcare professionals;
  • Fosters an environment of innovation.

Departments

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Dental Programs

The Dental Programs at Doña Ana Community College include the Dental Assisting Certificate and the Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Sciences.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program has been in place since 2002, and accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) since 2005.

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Allied Healthcare Assistant

This versatile program has been designed to allow graduates to take advantage of expanding career opportunities available throughout the healthcare system.

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Nursing

The Nursing program at DACC affords students the opportunity to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Registered Nurses (RN), and members of a respected and rewarding profession.

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Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technologists are an important part of the medical team as they perform various radiographic procedures and collect necessary technical data for optimal patient assessment while maintaining safe radiation exposures for both patients and healthcare personnel.

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Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapists provide care for a diverse patient population, from newborns and children to adults and the elderly.

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