Welcome

The Health Sciences Department at LaGuardia Community College gives you the opportunity to pursue knowledge through active engagement in your selected field, guided by dedicated and passionate faculty. Programs include EMT/Paramedic Program, Food and Nutrition Programs, Human Services Programs, Licensed Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Radiologic Technology Program, Registered Nursing Program, Veterinary Technology Program. The courses include clinical experiences, fundamental theory and practical, hands-on work that will facilitate your entry into a health science career.

Candidacy & TEAS Update

Effective immediately the TEAS Exam will NOT be a requirement to apply for the following Candidacy Programs ONLY for the Spring 2020 semester:

• Registered Nursing Program [RN]
• LPN to RN Advance Standing Pathway [LRN]
• License Practical Nursing Program [LPN]
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Program [OTA]
• Physical Therapist Assistant Program [PTA]

In addition, the Candidacy deadline has been extended to the last day of Spring 2020 class June 4th 2020.

Degrees and Certificates Offered by the HS Department:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) - EMT/Paramedic Program
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) - Food Service Management Program
• Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) - Dietetic Technician Program
• Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) - Human Services: Mental Health 
• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nutrition and Culinary Management
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) – Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) – Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Associate of Science (A.S.) - Public and Community Health
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) - Radiologic Technology Program
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) – Registered Nursing Program
• Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) – Therapeutic Recreation
• Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) - Veterinary Technology Program

Chair of Department

Philip Gimber,  NP MS
(718 ) 482-5740
pgimber@lagcc.cuny.edu