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, Licensed Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Radiologic Technology Program, Registered Nursing Program, and 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 – Paramedic to RN Bridge Information Sheet
Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS – Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Sheet
Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS – Physical Therapy Assistant Information Sheet
Radiologic Technology, AAS – Radiologic Technology Information Sheet
Registered Nursing, AAS – Registered Nursing Information Sheet
Veterinary Technology, AAS – Veterinary Technology Information Sheet
Licensed Practical Nursing, Certificate – Licensed Practical Nursing Information Sheet
Fall 2025 Information Sheets
- LPN to RN Bridge (LRN) Information Sheet
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Sheet
- Paramedic Information Sheet
- Paramedic to RN Bridge (SCE) Information Sheet
- Physical Therapist Assistant Information Sheet
- Registered Nursing Information Sheet
- Veterinary Technology Information Sheet
Information regarding Human Services, Nutrition & Culinary Management, Public & Community Health, and Therapeutic Recreation majors can be found on the Community Health and Wellness Department page.
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 |
| 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 |