Every time you are on campus, you must take the self-screener assessment for COVID-19.
Thank you for your interest in the health occupations program at Mission!
- The Mission College campus has limited public hours until further notice.
- The Vocational Nursing (VN) program application period for Spring 2022 cohort opens October 1, 2021.New
- The Nursing Assistant (NA) program application period for Spring 2022 cohort opens October 5, 2021.
- The Registered Nursing (LVN-RN) program application period for Summer 2022 cohort opens February 15, 2022.
Please Note: Applying to Mission does not guarantee enrollment in a specific program-such as Nursing.
Deadlines
Registered Nursing (LVN-RN) Program
Information Session:
| Date | Time | Link |
| Monday, October 11, 2021 | 12:00 pm | via Zoom |
| Monday, November 22, 2021 | 1:00 pm | via Zoom |
| Monday, December 6, 2021 | 3:00 pm | via Zoom |
| Monday, January 10, 2022 | 6:00 pm | via Zoom |
| Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | 9:00 am | via Zoom |
Applicants for 2022-2023 Program:
The Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 (cohort) application period** opens February 15, 2022 at 10:00 am. New
** Program availability is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions and completion of the current (2021-2022) cohort; additional information click here.
Vocational Nurse (VN) Program
Information Session:
| Date | Time | Link |
| Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 4:00 pm | via Zoom |
Applicants for 2022-2023 Program:
The Spring 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 (cohort) application period** opens October 1, 2021 at 10:00 am; closes October 29, 2021 at 3:00 pm. Application will be posted online October 1, 2021--additional information TBA** New
** Program availability is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions and dependent on the maintenance of clinical sites. (Spring 2022 cohort may be changed to start in Fall 2022.)
Nursing Assistant (NA) Program
Information Session:
| Date | Time | Link |
| Thursday, October 14, 2021 | 4:00 pm | via Zoom |
Applicants for Spring 2022 Program:
| Cohort | Applications Open | Applications Close |
| Spring 2022** | October 5, 2021 at 10:00 am | October 21, 2021 at 4:00 pm |
**The Spring 2022 (cohort) application submittal will be online.
**Program availability is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions and completion of the current (Fall 2021) cohort.
Health Occupations at Mission College
Mission College offers several areas of study resulting in certificates and degrees in the field of Health Occupations. These include:
- Nursing Assistant (NA)
- Community Health Worker (non-credit/non-degree based)
- Vocational Nurse (VN)
- Registered Nursing (LVN-RN)
Each program is unique with its own required prerequisites, course work, labs, and clinical studies.
No recency requirement for Science courses. Science courses are NOT required to be within five years. Beginning Spring 2015 entry into the PT and VN program will require a CNA certificate.
For more information please attend an Informational Session. Dates for Informational
Sessions are located on the each program information sheet (i.e., Program and Dates
(Info. Sheet).
Schedule an appointment in counseling to review your academic record for program eligibility or speak with a Counselor regarding a nursing career.
Degrees / Certificates
- The following are degrees and certificates in Health Occupations.
- LVN-to-RN - AS
- Nursing Assistant - Certificate
- Vocational Nursing - AS
- Vocational Nursing - Certificate
Courses to consider for next term
Schedule an appointment in counseling to review your academic record for program eligibility or speak with a Counselor regarding a nursing career.
About Our Nursing Programs
Military Personnel
Policy Guidelines for Military Personnel Nursing Admission
Individuals who have held Military Health Care Occupations, specifically: Basic Medical Technician Corpsman (Navy HM or Air Force BMTCP), Army Health Care Specialist (68W Army Medic) or Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IMDT 4N0X1C) may choose between two acceptance options at Mission College Health Occupations Programs.
Nursing Assistant (NA)
Nursing Assistant (NA) Program
Applicants for Spring 2022 Program:
The Spring 2022 (cohort) application period** opens October 5, 2021 at 10:00 am and closes October 21, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Application submittal will be online.
** Program availability is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions and completion of the current (Fall 2021) cohort.
PLEASE NOTE: A mandatory Orientation Session for those whom are accepted into the program (regular and alternates) is scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm via Zoom; to join the session please refer back to your acceptance letter (email) for the link.
Application Packet - online application (not available)
Medical Packet (not available)
Theory & Clinical Schedule (not available)
Information Session (PowerPoint) (not available)
Orientation Session (PowerPoint) (not available)
Emergency Contact Information Form
Skills Kit Order Form (not available)
Additional Patch Order Form (not available)
Nursing Assistant (NA) Program Text Books
Nursing Assistant (NA) Program Absenteeism Policy
Applicants for Fall 2021 Program:
The Fall 2021 (cohort) application period is closed. The Fall 2021 cohort application period opened May 14, 2021 at 8:00 am and closed June 11, 2021 at 5:00 pm. No wait list.
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Community Health Worker (CHW)
CHW Program and Dates (not available)
Applicants for 2022 Term (Summer and Fall 2022) program:
The website and program status will be updated periodically.
Community Health Certificate-Non-credit
Certificate - Community Health Worker
Vocational Nurse (VN)
Vocational Nurse (VN) Program
Applicants for 2022-2023 Program:
The Spring 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 (cohort) application period** opens October 1, 2021 at 10:00 am; closes October 29, 2021 at 3:00 pm. Application will be posted online October 1, 2021--additional information TBA**
** Program availability is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions and dependent on the maintenance of clinical sites. (Spring 2022 cohort may be changed to start in Fall 2022.)
Applicants for 2021-2022 Program:
The Spring 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 (cohort) application period is closed.
- The 2021-2022 cohort application dates for the VN program were September 25, 2020 through October 23, 2020. If you applied to the program and did NOT receive a letter regarding your application please contact Ms. Marsha Oliver, Director of VN Program.
- Application Packet (archive)
(If you are a Mission College and/or West Valley College student and need to request a transcript from the colleges click here.)
Registered Nursing (LVN-RN)
Registered Nursing (LVN-RN) Program
Applicants for 2022-2023 Program:
The Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 (cohort) application period** opens February 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
** Program availability is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions and completion of the current (2021-2022) cohort.
For additional information, see Registered Nursing Program webpage.
**The Registered Nursing (LVN-RN) Program will no longer be considering TEAS-V (5) score during the admission process. All applicants must submit ATI TEAS (aka, TEAS-VI (6)) score.
- Program Philosophy (not available)
- Learning Outcomes (not available)
- Program Courses (not available)
- Student Information (not available)
- Faculty Contact
- Registered Nursing Program Orientation Packet (not available)