Mission & Vision

To provide learning centered educational programs and career development opportunities for healthcare students in support of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.

Vision

To be a model learning centered educational system providing a continuum and breadth of education and professional development to promote health in the Los Angeles community.

Values

To guide us in achieving our mission and vision we believe:

• Education is an indispensable component of high quality and safe patient-centered care
• Education is a dynamic, life long process that promotes and maximizes both personal and professional development
• Our priority is to respond to the educational needs of our students, the LA General Medical Center, Health Services, and the community
• Learning activities that provide for freedom of inquiry, self-discovery, and sharing of ideas are conducive to individual growth
• The teaching-learning process is a reciprocal relationship between learner and teacher, which maximizes learner autonomy, and is effective when the achievement of learning outcomes is demonstrated
• The climate of learning is enhanced when the dignity and worth of individuals with different abilities, learning styles, support systems’ needs, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds are recognized
• Ongoing evaluation of our performance and openness to change are essential as programs grow, technology improves, the student needs change and learning methods evolve
• Teamwork promotes flexibility, collaboration, innovation, and networking
• Integrity, professionalism, and respect are inherent to our relationships with each other, our students, our partners, and the community
• Fiscal responsibility is vital to ensuring the maximum benefit from DHS resources.