Health Sciences and Behavioral Health

Caring for the Community

Great Basin College's Health Sciences and Behavioral Health programs are meeting the vital healthcare needs of Nevada and beyond. By integrating frontline medical training, such as Nursing, Emergency Medicine, and Radiologic Sciences, with critical Human Services and Behavioral Health programs, we provide a multifaceted approach to community wellness. From specialized certificates to Bachelor’s degrees, GBC is committed to cultivating a skilled, compassionate workforce ready to solve the complex health challenges facing our communities.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2026

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specific admissions requirements and deadlines.

Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Medical Imaging - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

AAS Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Emphasis

Associate of Applied Science In Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Emphasis

Certificate of Achievement - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Emphasis

Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG

Skills Certificate - Community/ Critical Care

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Health Topic Courses

Behavioral Health

Associate of Applied Science In Human Services

Bachelor of Applied Science In Human Services

Bachelor of Social Work In Social Work 3 + 1 Program

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Substance Abuse and Addiction Medicine Counselor Training

Certificate of Achievement in Human Services

Certificate of Achievement for Substance Abuse Counselor

Staci Warnert Dean Winnemucca Campus 775-327-5869 staci.warnert@gbcnv.edu	Brian Dankowski Department Chair, Nursing Professor and MAPE Program Coordinator Elko Campus 775-327-7231 brian.dankowski@gbcnv.edu	Tamara Mette Director of Nursing Elko Campus 775-327-2313 tamara.mette@gbcnv.edu
Michelle Husbands Nursing Professor Elko Campus 775-327-2308 michelle.husbands@gbcnv.edu	Stacy Crouch Nursing Professor Winnemucca Campus 775-327-5868 stacy.crouch@gbcnv.edu	Dorothy Callander Nursing Professor Pahrump Campus 775-327-2201 dorothy.callander@gbcnv.edu
Jessica Bellander Nursing Professor Ely Campus 775-327-5317 jessica.bellander@gbcnv.edu	Gina Johnson CNA Program Coordinator Elko Campus 775-327-2309 gina.johnson@gbcnv.edu	Reme Huttman Medical Imaging Program Director Elko Campus 775-327-2319 reme.huttman@gbcnv.edu
Erica Salazar Medical Imaging Professor Elko Campus 775-327-2324 erica.salazar@gbcnv.edu	Sheila Staszak Radiology Clinical Coordinator/Professor Elko Campus 775-327-2312 sheila.staszak@gbcnv.edu	Jamie Carlson EMS Director Elko Campus 775-327-72314 jamie.carlson@gbcnv.edu
Holly Schoening Nursing Instructor Winnemucca Campus 775-327-5878 holly.schoening@gbcnv.edu	Beth Burwell Nursing Instructor Elko Campus 775-753-2310 beth.burwell@gbcnv.edu	Oscar Sida Human Services Instructor Pahrump Campus 775-327-2084 oscar.sida@gbcnv.edu
Gerardo Wence-Munoz Human Services Professor Pahrump Campus 775-327-2241 gerardo.wence-munoz@gbcnv.edu	Laura Debenham Social Work Professor Pahrump Campus 775-327-2102 laura.debenham@gbcnv.edu	Elizabeth Stanley Assistant to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health Elko Campus 775-327-2322 elizabeth.stanley@gbcnv.edu
Elizabeth Armstrong Nursing Department Navigator Elko Campus 775-327-2067 elizabeth.armstrong@gbcnv.edu	Sandy Cortes Administrative Assistant II Elko Campus 775-327-2317	Jason Farnsworth Cardio-Respiratory Director Renown jason.farnsworth@gbcnv.edu
Katie Snow Cardio-Respiratory Instructor Renown katie.snow@gbcnv.edu

Contact

For questions about Health Sciences and Behavioral Health programs or to schedule an advisement meeting, contact:

775-327-2317

hsbh@gbcnv.edu

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