Science is the foundation of all health-related careers. The Life Sciences, Allied Health and Public Safety (LAP) Division at TMCC is home to Biology and Community Health Sciences and a variety of certificate and degree programs related to health and safety. The quality education offered through these programs will prepare you for transfer or for direct entry into the healthcare workforce.
Skills Certificate Interest Form
If you are interested in a short-term certification, please complete our interest form to receive additional information.
Otherwise, for information on the wide range of degrees and certificates in Life Sciences, Allied Health and Public Safety, please explore the departments below.
Dean
Dr. Julie Ellsworth-Baker
Executive Assistant
Barb Evans
Location: SIER 202 D
Telephone: 775-673-7182
Degrees and Certificates
View all of our degrees and certificates in the TMCC Catalog.
Departments
Biology and Public Health Department
Chair: Meeghan Gray
Career and Technical Education Leadership
Coordinator: Julie Muhle
Certified Nursing Assistant Program and Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Coordinator: Nancy Dibble
Dental Assisting
Academic Program Director: Julie Muhle
Dental Hygiene
Director: Lori McDonald
Dietetic Technician Program
Academic Program Director: Heather Graham-Williams
Nursing
Director: Jody Covert
Public Safety
Director: Mike Schulz
- CPR/First Aid
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Programs
- EMS Continuing Education
- Fire Technology
- Wildland Fire
Radiologic Technology
Director: Rori Wilkis
Surgical Technology
Administrative Assistant: Toni Hippert
Veterinary Nursing
Academic Program Director: Michele Noreen
