Mission Statement & Allied Health Wait Times
The School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) at Orange Coast College is dedicated to providing quality programs leading to opportunities in professional health careers.
The School is offering a comprehensive curriculum in medical and dental professions that provide necessary knowledge and skills with opportunities for cross training. Critical thinking, assessment, creativity, and professionalism are emphasized.
The School is committed to its students and the community by offering programs which enrich, encourage growth, lead to success and promote life-long learning.
In accordance with the mission statement, the SAHP subscribes to the following student outcomes:
- To prepare students to function as members of a health care team.
- To provide effective didactic education that offers the student knowledge required of a health care professional.
- To provide the skills required to function as an allied health practitioner.
- To instill the attitudes and ethics required of an allied health professional.
In addition, the SAHP bases the student's educational experience upon the following philosophy:
- To provide programs that reflect current knowledge, trends, and techniques.
- To provide a coordinated, structured and well rounded clinical experience.
- To provide an effective screening mechanism to encourage student success.
- To provide an appropriate number of graduates to meet the needs of the community.
- To provide guidance to students in choosing a health career.
Allied Health Programs: Estimated Wait Times
The following Allied Health programs are impacted and currently have extended wait times for program admission:
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Cardiovascular Technology (CVT): 5 years or more
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS): 5 years or more
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Radiologic Technology (RADT): 6 years or more
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Respiratory Care (RC): 3 years or more
For estimated wait times for all other Allied Health programs, please visit our Current Program Wait Times page.
*Wait times are estimates and are subject to change based on program capacity and student acceptance or deferral decisions.
Registration Updates for RADT A100 and DMS A110
The Allied Health Office is transitioning to a new registration process for these courses beginning Fall 2027. Please review the following important updates.
If you need to take RADT A100 or DMS A110 as a prerequisite course, please read the following important information.
The Allied Health Office is transitioning to a new registration process for these courses beginning Fall 2027. Please review the updates below to understand how registration will work during the transition and what steps you should take to prepare.
Spring 2027 and Summer 2027: Existing Prerequisite Form List
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During Spring 2027 and Summer 2027, the Allied Health Office will continue processing students who have already submitted the existing prerequisite form.
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There are currently more than 250 students on the list. Due to the high volume of requests, we may not be able to process every submission by the end of Summer 2027.
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The Allied Health Office is currently emailing students regarding Spring 2027 registration. Students will then be contacted regarding Summer 2027 registration.
Beginning Fall 2027: New Registration Process
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Starting Fall 2027, students will be responsible for registering themselves for RADT A100 and DMS A110 through OCC's regular registration process.
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Both courses will be available through open registration, with a waitlist option if a class is full.
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If a class is full, students may petition the instructor on the first day of class to request permission to add the course. Instructor approval and available space are not guaranteed.
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The number of available seats for RADT A100 and DMS A110 has not yet been determined. The Dean and Program Coordinators will determine enrollment capacity based on instructor availability and lab capacity. Additional seats have already been added to RADT A100 to help accommodate student demand.
How to Prepare for Fall 2027 Registration
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Meet with a General Counselor: Confirm that you have completed all required prerequisites before registration.
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Have outside transcripts evaluated: If you completed coursework outside the Coast District, make sure your courses have been evaluated and posted to DegreeWorks. If your courses are not listed on DegreeWorks, meet with a General Counselor to request a transcript evaluation through the Admissions Office.
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Check your registration priority: Review your registration appointment to determine when you can register for classes.
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Plan ahead: Fall 2027 registration is expected to begin around May 2027.
Important Reminder: There are hundreds of students interested in these courses, and seats are limited. Completing your prerequisites does not guarantee that you will be able to enroll in your preferred semester. We encourage you to plan ahead and prepare for the transition to student-managed registration.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to this new process.
Allied Health Program Assistant
Contact Us
Office Hours
Allied Health Counselors
Ivy Truong
itruong2@cccd.edu
Mondays & Wednesdays
Tom Choe
tchoe@occ.cccd.edu
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Caryn Plum
cplum@occ.cccd.edu
Fridays
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Office Hours
Mon, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue to Thu, 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 8 a.m. - noon
Sat to Sun, Closed