Clinical Affiliation Agreements

The SDCCD Career Education and Workforce Development Department supports San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges and San Diego College of Continuing Education in the coordination over 350 active clinical affiliation agreements for SDCCD student site placements.

All agreements receive SDCCD Board of Trustees approval before student placement occurs.

Directed Clinical Practice Programs

Alcohol and Other Drug Studies, City College
Dental Assisting, Mesa College
Emergency Medical Technician, Miramar College
Health Information Management, Mesa College
Health Information Technology, Mesa College
Healthcare Careers, San Diego College of Continuing Education
- Behavioral Health Aide
- Nurse Assistant (Acute Care)
- Nurse Assistant (Rehabilitative)
- Nursing Assistant Training
- Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Home Health Aid
- Medical Terminology
Medical Assisting, Mesa College
Medical Laboratory Technology, Miramar College
Neurodiagnostic Technology, Mesa College
Nursing, City College
Phlebotomy, Mesa College
Physical Therapist Assistant, Mesa College
Radiological Technology, Mesa College
Veterinary Technology, Mesa College

SDCCD Directed clinical practice programs Committee

The purpose of the District Committee is to monitor policy and procedure for SDCCD students participating in Directed Clinical Practice (DCP) at health facilities throughout San Diego and the management of clinical site agreements. The committee members, made up of Health faculty and administrators from City, Mesa, Miramar, and the College of Continuing Education, meet at least once each semester to review contracted activities, provide campus updates and share best practices.

SB1348 Reporting Guidelines

SB1348 Data College Website

Agreement Development - processes reminders and requirements

Districtwide Board Policy 5160 – Health Occupation Instruction – Use of Clinical Facilities

Districtwide Administrative Procedure 5160.1 Health Occupations: Instructional Use of Clinical Facilities

Districtwide Administrative Procedure: Health Occupations: Directed Clinical Practice - DRAFT as of Spring 2021