Los Angeles Mission College does not offer an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. However, students may meet requirements with an Associate’s Degree in Health Science.

Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

Core Nursing Courses

• ANATOMY 001
• PHYSIOL 001
• MICRO 020
• ENGLISH 101

Additional Basic Requirements (for most nursing programs)

• COMM 101
• PSYCH 001
• PSYCH 041
• SOC 001
• NUTRTN 021

Application Tips

• Apply to more than one ADN/RN program
• Complete all coursework with a grade of “C” or better
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in core nursing courses
• Attend information sessions for each individual ADN program if available
• Complete core courses within first attempt

Nursing Student Resources

The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is designed specifically to assess a students’ preparedness entering the health science fields. Studies show a consistent link between a student’s performance on the TEAS and future academic success.

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• What is Nursing?
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Los Angeles Mission College does not offer a Pre-Med Program. However, students may meet requirements with an Associate’s Degree for Transfer in Biology. Typically, students will pursue a bachelor’s degree in a related area and continue in a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Students are able to major in any degree to attend medical school. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 

Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones; diseases, such as cancerous tumors; and deformities, such as cleft palates. 

Common Prerequisite Courses Offered at LAMC

• BIOLOGY 006
• BIOLOGY 007
• CHEM 101
• CHEM 102
• CHEM 211
• CHEM 212
• MATH 261
• Physics Sequence (006 & 007 or 037, 038, & 039)

Additional Basic Requirements (for most MD/DO programs)

• PSYCH 001

• SOC 001
  *Students who are considering a career in the sciences should start with chemistry and math classes in their first semester. 

Application Tips

To increase chances of admission, students should: 

• Apply to more than one MD/DO program 

• Complete all coursework with a grade of “B” or better 

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5  

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in core courses 

• Attend information sessions for each individual MD/DO program if available 

• Gain work experience in a related field 

• Seek out research opportunities 

• Optional post-baccalaureate/master’s degree may be beneficial for admissions 

Student Resources

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Los Angeles Mission College does not offer a Pre-PA Program. However, students may meet requirements with an Associate’s degree in Biology & Health Science. To be most competitive, most students will obtain a Bachelor’s degree and continue on in a Master’s in Physician Assistant program. Please consult with a counselor for more information.

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a physician.

• PA Program Prequisites
• What is a PA?
• PA Inforgraphic

Los Angeles Mission College does not offer a Pre-OT Program. However, students may meet requirements with an Associate’s degree in Health Science. Typically, students will pursue a Bachelor’s degree in a related area and continue on to a Master’s or Doctorate program in Occupational Therapy. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 

Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. OTs can work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, clinics, or nursing facilities. 

Common Prerequisite Courses Offered at LAMC:

• ANATOMY 001
• PHYSIOL  001
• BIOLOGY 033
• PSYCH 001
• PSYCH 014
• PSYCH 041
• MATH 227
• SOC 001 or ANTHRO 102

To increase chances of admission, students should: 

• Apply to more than one OT program 

• Complete all coursework with a grade of “B” or better 

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 in core courses 

• Attend information sessions for each individual OT program if available 

• Double check prerequisite requirements for each individual program

• Some programs may require observation hours working with an occupational therapist 

Student Resources

OT Schools in California

ACOTE Online Directory

Los Angeles Mission College does not offer a Physical Therapy program. However, students may meet requirements with an Associate’s Degree in Health Science or Kinesiology. Typically, students will pursue a bachelor’s degree in a related field and continue in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 

DPT programs typically last 3 years. Physical therapy programs typically require a bachelor's degree, which may be in recreation and fitness or healthcare and related fields, and prerequisite courses such as anatomy, chemistry, and physics. Most DPT programs require candidates to apply through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). These programs often include courses in biomechanics, neuroscience, and pharmacology. Physical therapist students also complete clinical work, during which they gain supervised experience in areas such as acute care and orthopedic care. 

Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, care for people of all ages who have functional problems resulting from back and neck injuries; sprains, strains, and fractures; arthritis; amputations; neurological disorders, such as stroke or cerebral palsy; injuries related to work and sports; and other conditions. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques to care for their patients. These techniques include exercises; training in functional movement, which may include the use of equipment such as canes, crutches, wheelchairs, and walkers; and special movements of joints, muscles, and other soft tissue to improve mobility and decrease pain. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Review patients’ medical history and referrals or notes from doctors, surgeons, or other healthcare workers 

• Diagnose patients’ functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns 

• Develop individualized plans of care for patients, outlining the patients’ goals and the expected outcomes of the plans 

• Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain, help them increase their mobility, prevent further pain or injury, and facilitate health and wellness 

• Evaluate and record a patients’ progress, modifying the plan of care and trying new treatments as needed 

• Educate patients and their families about what to expect from the recovery process and how to cope with challenges throughout the process 

Prerequisite Courses Available at LAMC

• BIOLOGY 006
• BIOLOGY 007
• CHEM 101
• CHEM 102
• ANATOMY 001
• PHYSIOL 001
• PHYSICS SERIES (006 & 007 or 037, 038, & 039)
• MATH 227

Additional Basic Requirements for (most PT programs)

• ENGLISH 101
• ENGLISH 102
• PSYCH 001
• SOC 001
• COMM 101
   

Application Tips

• Apply to more than one PT program 

• Complete all coursework with a grade of “B” or better 

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 in core  courses 

• Attend information sessions for each individual PT program if available 

Student Resources

• PT Admissions Process
• List of Accredited PT Programs
• Course Prerequisites by Program
• List of Accredited PTA Programs

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