This pathway prepares scholars for admission to a professional program in nursing. This pathway focuses on caring for residents in a long-term care facility. The rigor of this course is relative to a collegiate nursing program. Excellent attendance is very important.
Example Careers: Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Assistant, Physician’s Assistant
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of Principles of Health, Emergency Procedures, Medical Terminology, Body Structures and Functions, and an interview with Health Science instructors are all required before a scholar can be enrolled in MNA.
Pathway Course Sequence
Grade level: 9-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Orientation and foundation for occupations and functions across the health care cluster. Includes broad health care core standards which specify the knowledge and skills that the vast majority of health care workers should have. Prerequisite to additional courses in the Health Science Program.
Grade level: 9-12
Credit: .50
Prerequisite: None
This course is intended to combine all existing courses in the Health Science Cluster to include foundational emergency skills for all Health Science Career Pathway students. This course will include certifications in: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Healthcare Provider; AED; bloodborne pathogen; first aid; and emergency care as outlined by an approved first aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen certifying agency as put forth by the American Heart Association, National Safety Council or American Red Cross.
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Grade level: 9-12
Credit: .50
Prerequisite: None
An intense study of the medical language used in all health career major areas. Pronunciation, spelling and application rules of medical terminology are included.
Grade level: 10-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide knowledge of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normalcy. The interactions of all body systems in maintaining homeostasis will promote an understanding of the basic human needs necessary for health maintenance. Academic knowledge from life science core content as it relates to the human body (including anatomy and physiology) are included. Laboratory activities should be a part of the course when appropriate.
Grade level: 11-12
Credit: 2
Prerequisite: None
An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of an approved registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. State Registry is available upon successful completion of state written and performance examination. Prior to offering this course, the instructor and health science program must be approved for meeting state requirements set by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Elective Courses
Grade level: 12
Credit: 2
Prerequisite: Meet Fusion WBL Program Criteria
Cooperative Education for CTE courses provide supervised work site experience related to the student's identified career pathway. A student must be enrolled in an approved capstone course during the same school year that the co-op experience is completed. Students who participate receive a salary for these experiences, in accordance with local, state and federal minimum wage requirements. Students must apply for co-op through the Fusion Work-Based Learning Program. The deadline to apply is March 1.
Grade level: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
The internship provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the students’ education objectives. Work-based learning is designed to complement classroom instruction. Students will be required to follow program and agency requirements for attendance and health screenings. These may include but are not limited to drug screens, TB (tuberculin) skin tests, and immunization certificates.
Industry Certification Opportunities
State Registered Nursing Assistant (SRNA)/Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)
Course descriptions: https://kecs.education.ky.gov/public/coursesearch