Pre-Nursing

This pathway prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in nursing. This pathway focuses on caring for residents in a long-term care facility. 

Pre-Nursing

Career Ready: SRNA (State Registered Nurse Aid)

Principles of Health Science
Course A & B

Credit: 0.5 credit each partPrerequisite: NonePrinciples of Health Science is an orientation and foundation for occupations and functions in any health care profession. The course includes broad health care core standards that specify the knowledge and skills needed by the vast majority of health care workers. The course focuses on exploring health career options, history of health care, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership development, safety concepts, health care systems and processes, and basic health care industry skills. This introductory course may be a prerequisite for additional courses in the Health Science program 

Emergency Procedures

Credit: 0.5 creditPrerequisite: NoneThis course will focus on potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an understanding of standard precautions necessary for personal and professional health maintenance and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the necessary skills in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and will be given the opportunity to take the completion examination as outlined by the sponsoring agency. 

Medical Terminology

Credit: 0.5 creditPrerequisite: NoneMedical Terminology is designed to develop a working knowledge of language in all health science major areas. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and abbreviations. Students will learn correct pronunciation, spelling, and application rules. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care. 

Body Structures and Functions
Course A & B

Credit: 0.5 credit each partPrerequisite: NoneBody Structures and Functions 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 will be included. Laboratory activities should be a part of the course when appropriate. 

Medicaid Nurse Aide
Course A-D

Grade Level: 12Credits:  2This course is an instructional program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursingrelated services to patients in long-term care facilities under the training and supervision of an approved registered 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.