Services

Student Health Services is staffed by a group of health care professionals who are dedicated to your wellness. Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and medical assistants provide basic outpatient services for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and sub-acute illnesses and injuries. For medical and surgical problems, which are beyond the scope of the SHS, students will be provided with referrals to local community health facilities.

In case of an emergency please call 911

Your student health fee covers:

  • Treatment of minor illnesses and injuries
  • Physical exams ($10) and well checks
  • Free or low-cost diagnostic blood, urine, strep & flu tests
  • Free or low-cost immunizations and TB testing
  • Referrals for complex and chronic medical conditions
  • Free over-the-counter medications, band-aids, condoms, Narcan, & Fentanyl Test Strips
  • Low-cost in-house pharmacy medications

Medical Services NOT Provided by the Student Health Center

  • Illness or injury requiring hospitalization
  • Specialty services, such as complex neurological, surgical, psychiatric, optometric, obstetric, gynecological, or dental care
  • Cost of prescribed medication
  • Visits to the emergency department
  • When the student is no longer enrolled at Cerritos College or while on leave of absence (we can provide referrals)

SHS offers free Chiropractic consultations by appointment for currently enrolled students only.

Chiropractors are available Thursday mornings from 8:30am to 12:00pm

  • Chiropractors' services require an appointment and spots fill quickly! Please call(562) 860-2451, Ext. 2321 (press option 3)
  • Services are available to currently enrolled students who have paid Student Health fees.
  • Due to the popularity of chiropractor consultations, we ask that students who are unable to keep their appointment to cancel as soon as possible so we may offer the appointment to another student.

SHS offers free Dermatology consultations by appointment for currently enrolled students only.

Spots fill quickly! Call to Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Raul Lopez 562-860-2451, Ext.2321 (press option 3)

  • Due to the popularity of dermatology clinics, we ask that students who are unable to keep their appointment to cancel as soon as possible so we may offer the appointment to another student.

SHS offers free Individual Nutrition consultations by appointment for currently enrolled students only.

An individual session with a registered dietitian (RD) can be made at Student Health Services. At the individual session, a personalized meal plan can be developed to meet your nutrition needs.

Who would benefit from seeing a dietitian?

  • Individuals with Diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, digestive problems
    Individuals desiring weight management guidance
  • Individuals desiring improved performance in sports
  • Individuals with eating problems
  • Individuals who want to improve eating habits for their families

Group Nutrition Education / presentation – please email for details

Registered Dietitian: Hazel Ng, RD CDE (hng@cerritos.edu)

Appointments: please call 562-860-2451 Ext. 2321

The Family PACT Program is a comprehensive, confidental family planning program offering FDA-approved methods of contraception and STI screening and treatment with counseling woven throughout all clinical services.  Family PACT is administered by the California Department of Health Services, Office of Family Planning (OFP) and Cerritos College Student Health Services.  This program provides reproductive services for both men and women.

Free: Pap Smears, Counseling for Birth control and Sexually Transmitted Infections testing & treatment, Pregnancy Testing, and Birth control including; Oral Contraceptive Pills, Nuva Ring, Condoms, Patch, Diaphragm, Depo Provera (shot), and Emergency Contraceptives.

Determine eligibility.

To inquire about enrollment and services, call (562) 860-2451 ext. 2321 (press option 3)

Plan B/Emergency Contraception is available at SHS for $25

SHS offers various health education services, including:

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID AT TIME OF SERVICES

(CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD ONLY

Immunizations Cost
TB Test $5.00/each
Influenza Vaccine $5.00
MMR Vaccine (Series of 2) $100.00
Hepatitis B vaccine (Series of 3) $40.00/each
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) $ 50.00

Referrals to immunizations provided outside of Cerritos College

Laboratory Cost
Urine Drug Screen $ 12.00
Lipid Panel $ 10.00
Total cholesterol $ 6.00
Complete Metabolic Panel $ 10.00
Complete Blood Count $ 5.00
Basic Metabolic Panel $ 6.00
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone $ 7.00
Examination Cost
Routine Physical Exam  $10.00

*Blood test(s) not included with RPE. Price varies when adding blood test(s).

Titers Cost
Rubeola (Measles) IgG $10.00
Mumps IgG $15.00
Rubella IgG AB $5.00
Hepatitis B Surface AB Quant $6.00
Varicella IgG AB $20.00

 Health Occupation Requirements

SHS staff and providers are trained to understand transgender/non-binary healthcare needs and barriers. Though we are unable to prescribe gender-affirming hormone therapy, we are happy to assist you with finding care within the community.


Family Planning, Access, Care, & Treatment

  • LGBTQIA+ students can receive free services provided through the Family PACT Program. FPACT is a comprehensive, confidential family planning program offering FDA-approved methods of contraception and STI screening and treatment with counseling woven throughout all clinical services.  Family PACT is administered by the California Department of Health Services, Office of Family Planning (OFP) and Cerritos College Student Health Services. Free: Pap Smears, Counseling for Birth control and Sexually Transmitted Infections testing & treatment, Pregnancy Testing, and Birth control including: Oral Contraceptive Pills, Nuva Ring, Condoms, Patch, Diaphragm, Depo Provera (shot), and Emergency Contraceptives.
  • Determine eligibility.
  • To inquire about enrollment and services, call (562) 860-2451 ext. 2321 (press option 3)

Community Resources

Contact: Rizi Timane, LCSW, PhD. Transgender Health Program Manager
Phone Number: (323) 541-1600 ext. 1068

This service is established to care for male-related problems.  We provide exams, consultation, and referrals for specific conditions.  Our focus is to educate men concerning such issues as STD's, contraception, and testicular and prostate cancer.

You should be examined immediately for any of the following:

  • Lumps in testicles or groin
  • Any skin sores, bumps or other changes in your testicles
  • Burning or pain when you urinate
  • A drip of discharge from the penis
    (Discharge can be white and watery or yellowish and thick)
  • Testicles ache or feel sore or painful
  • Pain during sex
  • If you are having sex with more than one partner, get examined for sexually transmitted infections (STI's) every six months

Family PACT Program is a comprehensive, confidental family planning program offering FDA-approved methods of contraception and STI screening and treatment with counseling woven throughout all clinical services.

Determine eligibility.

To inquire about enrollment and services, call (562) 860-2451 ext. 2321 (press option 3)

We provide a broad range of women’s health services including:

  • Annual gynecological exams
  • Pap smears
  • Contraception
  • Family planning
    Pregnancy testing
  • Family PACT
  • Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI's), and other gynecological problems
  • Annual exams are available by appointment.

Appointments can be scheduled during normal business by calling (526) 860-2451 ext.2321.

Plan B/Emergency Contraception is available at SHS for $25; you may qualify for free prescription through FPACT program.
The medication is safe and effective emergency contraception. It is not an abortion pill. You must take Plan B within 72 hours after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the better it works.

Women's Health Resources

Organization/Group Phone Website
County of Los Angeles Public Health 

(562) 804-8112

Downey (562) 862-5124

Los Angeles Public Health
Family Planning Associates

Downey (562) 862-5121

Long Beach (562) 595-5653

Orange (714) 978-3391

Family Planning Associates Medical Group
Harbor Free Clinic

(310) 547-0202 (English

(310) 547-0466 (Spanish)

Harbor Free Clinic
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles  
South Bay Clinic 

(310) 787-2666

(310) 327-2535

Planned Parenthood
UCLA Women's Health Center

(310) 222-3716

UCLA Women's Health Center
Watts Healthcare

(323) 564-4331

Watts Healthcare
Westside Neighborhood Clinic  

(562) 933-0053

Westside Neighborhood Clinic

Guidance for COVID-19 Exposures, Symptoms and Positive Cases:Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 (ca.gov)

  1. Follow COVID guidelines. Students with COVID should stay home, just as you would for the flu or any other infectious condition.
  2. Students may contact the Student Health Center: 562-860-2451 Ext. 2321 for a telehealth appointment or contact their primary provider.
  3. SHS no longer receives tests or vaccines from the state, and SHS does not provide clearance to return to campus.
  4. Please work directly with your instructors for arrangements for classroom work/finals.