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Merritt College’s Health Professions and Occupations (HLTOC) programs prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. With hands-on training, expert instruction, and strong industry connections, our programs offer the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s fast-growing health fields.
In this program, students can explore a variety of healthcare fields including healthcare interpreter, medical terminology, and success strategies for pre-nursing students.
Program Director
Jon Murphy
jmurphy@peralta.edu

Interim Dean of Division II: Math, Science, Technology, and Allied Health
Diane Chang
Building S-441
dtchang@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2426
Assistant to the Dean
Aaliyah Anderson
aaliyahanderson@peralta.edu
Building S-438
(510) 436-2409
Staff Assistant, Allied Health
Waaduda Karim
wkarim@peralta.edu
Building S-343
(510) 436-2422
Nursing Program Specialist
Amecia Young
ameciayoung@peralta.edu
Building S-341
(510) 434-3930
Becoming a student at Merritt College is easy. Use the link below to take the first step. Need help? Visit the Welcome Center.