Contact Us
Room: E-Building, E-300 and C-Building, C-252
Phone: (718) 482-5774 and (718) 482- 5470
HealthSci@lagcc.cuny.edu
Monday- Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Room : E-Building, E-300 and C-Building, C-252
- Phone : (718) 482-5774 and (718) 482- 5470
- HealthSci@lagcc.cuny.edu
- Hours of Operation
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, Nutrition and Culinary Management Program, Human Services Programs, Licensed Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Public & Community Health, Radiologic Technology Program, Registered Nursing Program, Therapeutic Recreation 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.
Resources
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- Health Sciences Courses
- Health Sciences Faculty and Staff
- Change of Major
As of Fall 2021 the Change of Major process has changed. You are required to request Change of Major Form by emailing HealthSci@lagcc.cuny.edu The Change of Major Form will then be sent to your LaGuardia Live email with a unique Link for you to complete and submit. We no longer send or accept the form as an attachment. - Candidacy Application
As of Spring 2021 the process for applying for Candidacy has changed. You are required to request the Candidacy Form by emailing HealthSci@lagcc.cuny.edu. The Candidacy Form will then be sent to your LaGuardia Live email for you to complete and submit. We no longer send or receive the Candidacy Form as an attachment. The following majors require a Candidacy Application:- Licensed Practical Nursing
- LPN to RN Advance Standing Pathway
- Registered Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Veterinary Technology
- Candidacy and TEAS Update
- Fall 2024 RN Program ATI TEAS Deadline, November 1st 2024
- Spring 2025 Nursing Programs [LPN & RN] ATI TEAS Deadline, May 5th 2025
- ATI TEAS Registration
Degrees & Programs
EMT/ Paramedic, AAS
Human Services, AS – Human Services Information Sheet
Nutrition and Culinary Management: Culinary Option, AAS
Nutrition and Culinary Management: Nutrition Option, AAS
Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS – Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Sheet
Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS – Physical Therapy Assistant Information Sheet
Public and Community Health, AS
Radiologic Technology, AAS – Radiologic Technology Information Sheet
Registered Nursing, AAS – Registered Nursing Information Sheet
Therapeutic Recreation, AS
Veterinary Technology, AAS
Licensed Practical Nursing, Certificate – Licensed Practical Nursing Information Sheet
Department Contacts
| Contact | Office/Phone |
| Philip Gimber, Department Chairperson | E-300Y 718-482-5774 |
| Jazmine Freire, EMT / Paramedic Program Advising Coordinator Paramedic to RN Advance Standing Pathway Advising Coordinator | E-300H 718-482-6104 |
| Cynthia Vazquez, Director of Nutrition and Culinary Management Program | E-300DD 718-482-5764 |
| Juline Koken, Director of Human Services | E-300V 718-349-4093 |
| Regina Lehman, Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program | E-300I 718-482-5775 |
| Clarence Chan, Director of Physical Therapist Assistant Program | E-300AA 718-482-5943 |
| Theresa Licari, Director of Radiologic Technology Program | C-252 718-482-5597 |
| Faith Armstrong, Director of Nursing Programs | E-300D 718-482-5769 |
| Michelle Lugones, Director of Veterinary Technology Program | C-252 718-482-5470 |
| Tameka Battle, Director of Therapeutic Recreation; Director Public & Community Health | C-252H 718-349-4087 |