Nursing Foundations

Nursing Foundations is a two-year program that introduces students to medical careers involving hands-on patient care in a variety of settings including hospitals and nursing homes. The program provides State Tested Nurse Aide training, leading to entry-level employment in the healthcare field. This program is intended for students who are interested in furthering their education in a medical career. Admission into this program is highly competitive. 

Students use their training and skills in the clinical setting at a hospital and other facilities in order to gain real experience. In addition, an emphasis on the study of disease, medical terminology and health care ethics provides the opportunity to earn college credit.  

College Credit: Students have the opportunity to earn college credit, upon completion of career-tech coursework and/or industry-recognized credentials, provided all program and grade requirements are met - at no cost to the students and families.

Weighted Grading: CTAG aligned courses follow the same weighted grading scale as AP and CCP courses.

Industry-Recognized Credentials: CPR, First Aid, Nurse Aide (CNA), Bleeding Control, OSHA-10

Work-Based Learning: Juniors participate in simulated work activities, within their career tech program, gaining real-world experience in their chosen field.  Seniors in good standing (strong grades, good attendance, professional skills, and on track to graduate) will be eligible to participate in an internship or job site placement aligned with their course of study, in lieu of attending their career-tech program. Approval from the WS Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialist and Coordinator are required.

Pre-Apprenticeship:  Students participate to build workforce readiness skills and earn a 12-point, industry-recognized credential.

West Shore Career-Tech programs support student graduation requirements through Career Readiness Options and/or the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal. 

Career-Technical Student Organization: HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America)

Future Career Opportunities:

• Nursing RN

• Nursing LPN

• Pharmacist

• Pharmacy Technician

• Radiologist

• Radiology Technician

• Pre-Medicine

• Physical or Occupational Therapist

• Health Science Technologies: 

  1. Ultrasound 

  2. Lab Tech

  3. EKG

  4. Phlebotomy

  5. Medical Assisting

  6. Emergency Medical Tech