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The Nursing Services program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter into a postsecondary nursing program, leading to an RN license or advanced level credentials in nursing or as a physician.
Foundations of Health Services is an introductory course designed to inform students about careers in the Health Services field, as well as basic medical skills and terminology. This Level I course serves as the foundation course for the Public Health Services, Diagnostic Services, Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services, and Nursing Services programs of study. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various medical careers, foundational healthcare skills, safety skills, traditional Hawaiian health care philosophies, and ethics. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will create a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
1 Credit
Advanced Health Services is the second course for the Diagnostic Services, Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services, and Nursing Services programs of study. It is designed to develop student understanding of the structures and functions of the human body. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to characterize the functions of various organs and body systems and their interplay with one another in the human body. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
1 Credit
Nursing Services 1 is the third course in the Nursing Services program of study and is an applied course designed to develop the skills necessary for a career in nursing. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status, apply safety and wellness protocols, and communicate effectively with the patient and family members. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
1 Credit
Nursing Services 2 is the fourth course in the Nursing Services program of study designed to inform and develop the skills necessary for a career in nursing, including awareness of varying levels of occupations and credentials available in the field. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to demonstrate patient care and wellness techniques, infection control protocols, and basic nursing responsibilities associated with various healthcare facilities. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
1 Credit
Nursing Services: WBL is the capstone course in the Nursing Services program of study. It is intended to provide a work-based learning experience for students to develop further understanding of professional issues, utilize employability skills, and demonstrate mastery of academic and technical skills learned throughout this program of study. The work-based learning experience provides opportunities to apply and practice the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and gives students hands-on practical experiences related to nursing services and related fields of occupation. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to discern multiple pathways to a career in health care, necessary steps toward applying for a postsecondary program, necessary steps toward applying for a job, and reflect on program goals and aspirations. A proficient student will also be able to document logged hours in a medical setting and demonstrate mastery of skills learned throughout this program of study in a medical setting. Instruction will be delivered through the classroom environment in conjunction with a work-based learning placement, such as a clinical internship. The student will finalize a digital course portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the program standards and readiness for postsecondary and the workforce.
1 Credit Repeatable