Nurse Aide Pathway (D45970H1)

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The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages.

Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family resources and services, and employment skills.

Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing as a Nurse Aide I and other selected Nurse Aide registries as determined by the local program of study.

Required Courses

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
CHM 131 - Introduction to Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHM 131A - Intro to Chemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credit Hours: 3
HSC 110 - Orientation to Health Careers Credit Hours: 1
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MED 120 - Survey of Med Terminology Credit Hours: 2
MED 180 - CPR Certification Credit Hours: 1
NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I Credit Hours: 6
NAS 102 - Nurse Aide II Credit Hours: 6
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSY 241 - Developmental Psych Credit Hours: 3

Total Credits for Pathway: 47

Note:

Career and College Promise pathways are only available to high school students.