Allied Health Department
Allied Health professionals work as part of a healthcare team to provide diagnostic, technical, and therapeutic services as well as direct patient care. Cuesta's Allied Health Department includes the Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, & Psychiatric Technician programs.
| Program | Campus Offered | Program Length | Application required? | Applications accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medical Assisting |
San Luis Obispo |
1 semester (18 weeks) |
NO | N/A |
| Phlebotomy |
San Luis Obispo North County |
1 semester
|
NO
|
N/A |
|
Psychiatric |
San Luis Obispo |
3 semesters | YES Psych Tech Program Application Information |
Year-round |
Questions?
For information on how to become a student at Cuesta, priority registration status, or the registration process, contact Anel Gutierrez-Orozco at (805) 592-9771.
For questions about the program prerequisites, student education plans, degrees, or transferring to/from Cuesta, contact an Academic Counselor. Counselors are also available for appointments through the online scheduling portal for a 15-minute drop-in or a 45-minute full planning appointment (select "Nursing and Allied Health students" in the list of appointment types.
For specific information on Cuesta's Psychiatric Technician program, please contact the Psych Tech program office at the Department of State Hospitals,
Atascadero at: (805) 468-3175.
For other information on Cuesta's Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy programs, please contact the Allied Health
Program Specialist at: (805) 592-9283.
