NURSING ASSISTANT

SPECIAL CLASS FEATURES

Certified Nursing Assistant
State-of-the-art Medical Facility
Patient Management
Health Care Career Exploration
Cultural Diversity in Health Care
American Red Cross Certifications: AED Certification, Adult CPR Certification Infant and Child CPR, Workplace Training in Standard First Aid, Oxygen Administration, Preventing Disease Transmission
Participate in HOSA - a National Student Organization for Students in Health Care.

PROGRAM PROFILE

This program provides a solid background in the fundamentals of health care with an emphasis on core skills and knowledge applicable to many health careers. The program also offers students the opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. A variety of health career exploration opportunities will help students to determine their career direction and provide the experience necessary to meet high demand needs in the health care industry.

COURSE CONTENT

Medical Terminology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Patient Care
Nutrition
Anatomy and Physiology
Vital Signs
Infection Control
Safety
Legal and Ethical Issues
Charting
Body Mechanics
Hygiene and Personal Care
Positioning and Range of Movement
Emergency Procedures
Professional Behaviors

RESOURCES

Michigan HOSA
www.michiganhosa.org

Michigan Health Opportunities
www.mihott.com

Nursing Careers & Education
www.discovernursing.com

Nurse Aide Registry
www.prometric.com/NurseAide/MI.htm

National HOSA Site