Whether you are preparing for a new career, pursuing professional development, or seeking personal enrichment, the Division of Health Sciences and Human Services offers courses and programs for learners of all ages.
Health Sciences Associate Degree
The Health Sciences Associate Degree program is designed to provide students the opportunity to achieve an associate degree in health sciences which may include courses required for preparation for transfer to a CSU or for employment in areas such as emergency medical technician, medical assistant, medical insurance billing and coding, registered nurse, and paramedic.
Resources:
Financial Aid & Scholarships U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens- Complete the FAFSA online using school code 008918**
Announcements
We are ready and available to assist you remotely! Due to COVID-19, all classes and services have been moved online.
- For specific questions regarding your class, please contact your instructor.
- To have your pre-requisites cleared, please email us at schshs@saddleback.edu. Please include your student I.D. number, phone number, the class you are trying to clear, and attach your transcript - even if you have official transcripts on file.
- For general assistance, please email us at schshs@saddleback.edu, or leave a voice message at 949-582-4701.
- For students seeking assistance with EMT/Paramedic/Sign Language please contact Alicia Kirk: akirk@saddleback.edu. For assistance with HIT/MLT please contact Lori Hefter: lhefter@saddleback.edu. For assistance with Medical Assisting/Human Services contact Chelsey Tyson: ctyson@saddleback.edu. For assistance with Nursing contact Diana Ramos: dramos20@saddleback.edu or Stacy Anderson: smontoya@saddleback.edu.
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Health Sciences & Human Services
Administration
Diane Pestolesi, DNP, RN
Dean, Health Sciences & Human Services
(949) 582-4787/ Office HS 240
Dee Oliveri, EdD, RN
Assistant Dean, Health Sciences & Human Services
(949) 582-4792/ Office HS 239
Staff
Deanna Despot 
Senior Administrative Assistant
(949) 582-4323/ Office HS 235
Stacy Anderson
Senior Administrative Assistant, Nursing
(949) 582-4562/ Office HS 235
Diana Ramos
Program Assistant, Nursing
(949) 582-4266/ Office HS 235
Reenie Ramirez
Administrative Assistant
(949) 582-4420/ Office HS 235
Chelsey Tyson
Human Services/Medical Assisting Program Specialist
(949) 582-4973/ Office HS 235
Lori Hefter
Medical Lab Technician/Health Information Program Assistant
(949) 582-4731/ Office HS 235
Alicia Kirk
Program Specialist, Paramedic/EMT
(949) 582-4581/ Office HS 235