NURSING ASSISTANT
This program is idea for the high school student who is interested in nursing. The occupational outcome is a long term care certified nursing aide qualified to work in hospitals, clinics, and long term care facilities. Students will also obtain their Home Healthcare Nursing Assistant certification. This program also gives the completer the opportunity to gain advanced standing credit in the Licensed Practical Nurse career major. Students 18 years and older must have an OSBI background check.
Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 31-1031.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Home Healthcare Nurse Aide
Long Term Care Nurse Aide
National Health Science Certificate
American Heart Association CPR
CURRICULUM / HOURS
Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid | 15 |
Core Medical Terminology | 45 |
Health Careers Core Curriculum | 200 |
Anatomy | 60 |
Physiology | 60 |
Long Term Care Aide | 91 |
Home Healthcare Nursing Assistant | 16 |
TOTAL HOURS | 487 |
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is an international student organization for high
school and adult students that promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry to enhance
the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their
personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions
which are held on local, state, and national levels.
INSTRUCTORS
Cindy Rose, RN, BSN | Bobbie Sue Joslin, LPN |
crose@wwtech.edu | bjoslin@wwtech.edu |