HEALTH SERVICES
Students study structure and function of the human body, medical terminology, communication and management, interpersonal relationships, and preparation for employment in a health care environment. Students will spend time in the laboratory learning procedures and competencies that will be used during their clinical experience, patient care. Clinical hours are spent in long-term care facilities working to meet Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) requirements. Students will also acquire the knowledge and skill for BLS Health Provider CPR through the American Heart Association. This course lays the groundwork for acceptance into licensed vocational nurse (LVN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or registered nurse (RN) programs.
This is a one-year course. This is a senior level course, however, juniors have been accepted based on availability and instructor and counselor approval. Students with a desire for a career in the medical field might consider taking Health Services.
Credentials Available: Missouri State Certified Nursing Assistant & AHA BLS CPR Certification
Students study structure and function of the human body, medical terminology, communication and management, interpersonal relationships, and preparation for employment in a health care environment. Students will spend time in the laboratory learning procedures and competencies that will be used during their clinical experience, patient care. Clinical hours are spent in long-term care facilities working to meet Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) requirements. Students will also acquire the knowledge and skill for BLS Health Provider CPR through the American Heart Association. This course lays the groundwork for acceptance into licensed vocational nurse (LVN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or registered nurse (RN) programs.
This is a one-year course. This is a senior level course, however, juniors have been accepted based on availability and instructor and counselor approval. Students with a desire for a career in the medical field might consider taking Health Services.
Credentials Available: Missouri State Certified Nursing Assistant & AHA BLS CPR Certification