Classes

CNA Clinical fulfills PE .50 credit and Health .50 credit in the year the course is taken.

The CNA course will prepare students to learn about patient care in nursing facilities, patient homes and hospitals.  Upon successful completion of this high school Nursing Assistant training program, the candidate will know and be able to:

Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including personal hygiene, dressing and grooming, nutrition and hydrations, elimination, rest/sleep/comfort; 

Perform basic nursing skills including, following infection control and safety/emergency procedures/practices, therapeutic/technical procedures, data collection and reporting;

Assist patients/residents with restorative care skills; 

Assist patients/residents with emotional and Mental Health needs;

Communicate with medical personnel and patients; 

Abide by client’s rights, legal and ethical behaviors; 

Be an active member of the healthcare team; 

Students may be expected to complete the required fieldwork experience outside of their school day.

Credentials: The CNA program at SKHS comprises a total of 256 hours between classroom and clinical internship before the student is allowed to take the state certification exam. Successful completion of coursework and clinical experience offered through this course will prepare students to take the Rhode Island Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license secured by successfully passing a written exam/skills evaluation with an associated cost of $169.00 (state testing) & $35 (state license), & $5 (background check). *A student is allowed one (1) year from the date you began your nursing assistant training program to pass the nursing assistant examination. If you do not pass the NNAAP Examination within the 1-year training period or have failed the examinations three (3) times, the candidate is required to re-train in the program.  The cost of the CNA and/or EMT course is covered by the South Kingstown School District unless the student chooses to drop the course(s) after the SKHS Semester 1 deadline has passed. This deadline is 10 school days into the school year. Students dropping out after this established date are financially responsible for reimbursement of tuition to SKHS.

CNA students are expected to wear the required uniform. 

Other credentials included within the training course:

BLS for the healthcare provider CPR 

This course is a laboratory science.

CTE Course 

EMT Clinical fulfills PE .50 credit and Health .50 credit in the year the course is taken.

In this course students will complete 256 hours of EMT training which comprises all related coursework and fieldwork experience, some of which may need to be completed outside the school day. This training prepares students to take the NREMT computer based certification exam along with a NREMT Based practical skills exam required in order to become a licensed EMT in Rhode Island. The exam has an associated cost of approximately $100. Once licensed the individual may work in both the public and private EMS setting. The EMT is considered the entry level provider to work on an ambulance or rescue in RI. At SKHS the EMT candidate will receive training in the required curriculum for the course, but will also receive; certification in emergency vehicle operations for ambulances, Supra-glottic airway management, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), advanced pharmacology and Rhode Island Pre-Hospital Care Protocols. Students may be expected to complete the required fieldwork experience outside of their school day. The cost of the EMT and/or CNA course is covered by the South Kingstown School District unless the student chooses to drop the course(s) after the SKHS Semester 1 deadline has passed. This deadline is 10 school days into the school year. Students dropping after this established date are financially responsible for full tuition reimbursement to SKHS.

EMT students are expected to wear the required uniform. 

Credentials 

The students, who wish to become a skilled EMT in Rhode Island, have to go through an EMT training program and may have to provide a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) report. Students must be 18 years old with a high school diploma. 

Other Credentials included within the training course:

BLS for the Healthcare provider 

Incident Command System 100

Incident Command System 200

National Incident Management System 700

National Incident Management System 800

AWR-160 (terrorism awareness)

This course is a laboratory science.

CTE Course 

Intro to Firefighting is an exciting and comprehensive year-long course designed to introduce high school students to the fundamentals of firefighting.  This program aims to prepare students for the transition to continued education in a firefighting program, and/or future employment in the fire science field. At SKHS the students will receive training in the required curriculum for Fire Fighting 1 & Hazmat, but will also receive certification in emergency vehicle operations for fire trucks, Fire behavior, building construction, safety, hose lines, ladders, Self Contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), extinguishers, communications, water supply, and fire prevention. Students will be expected to join the Union Fire District and complete the required fieldwork experience outside of their school day.  Joining the Union Fire District offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience on fire trucks during their fieldwork. Moreover, students will be covered by the Union Fire District's insurance policy. The cost of the Firefighter course is covered by the South Kingstown School District unless the student chooses to drop the course after the SKHS Semester 1 deadline has passed. This deadline is 6 school days into the school year. Students dropping after this established date might be responsible for the full reimbursement of $100 for EACH course to SKHS. 

*Students must be 16 years of age to take this course

Required Course Materials: navy blue duty pants, black duty boots 

Other Credentials included within the training course:

Hazmat Tech 24-hour cert.

BLS for the Healthcare provider 

Incident Command System 100

Incident Command System 200

Course Recommended: Criminal Justice 

This class fulfills PE/Health 0.75 credit. 

Are you interested in a Medical Field? The Pharmacy Technician Program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the medical field of pharmacy.  The Pharmacy Technician course will prepare students to learn the knowledge and skills necessary for a career as a pharmacy technician. Students will participate in hands-on learning implementing how to prepare medications for dispensing, adhere to state and federal regulations, provide excellent customer service skills, take inventory, and order supplies, all while being exposed to real-world situations pharmacy facilities are faced with day-to-day. In addition to technical skills, students will understand the importance of confidentiality and patient safety in a medical setting.  The program develops critical thinking, attention to detail, and time management skills. Students will attend a weekly clinical work experience.  Upon successful completion of this high school Pharmacy Technician  training program, the candidate will know and be able to:

• Identify key medical terminology, abbreviations, and basic pharmacy law.

• Distinguish between drugs of different classifications and their corresponding rules and regulations.

• Perform tasks including maintaining, assigning, refilling, and removing medication.

• Properly identify common generic and brand-name drugs and their basic functions.

Students may be expected to complete the required externship during the school day.  In the clinical experience, students will need to greet and interact with patients to establish positive relationships and experiences, utilize a computer-based pharmacy program, manage cash register and complete customer transactions, help maintain pharmacy inventory, ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment, assist pharmacist preparation and distribution of medicine, ability to remain on task, excellent written and spoken expression, self-motivation, and self-discipline.  

Credentials

The Pharmacy Technician program at SKHS comprises a total of 120 hours between classroom and clinical externship before the student is allowed to take the state certification exam for Pharmacy Technician 2.

Externship days: To be determined (minimum 3 hours) within the school day. 

Successful completion of coursework, and clinical internship offered through this course will prepare students to take the completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) or the National Healthcare Association’s “ExCPT” Certification Examination secured by successfully passing a written exam/skills evaluation with an associated cost of $99.00 for Pharm Tech 2 license.  Upon successful completion of the exam and clinical internship, the students when 18, will also apply for the Rhode Island  Pharmacy Technician 1 license and potentially Pharmacy Technician 2 license (after proper completion of class & clinical experience at age 18), with an associated cost of $25 for each license. A total of $50 for both licenses.

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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry

This class fulfills PE .50 Credit

Introduction to the field of exercise science, principles of exercise, components of health-related physical fitness, weight management, and basic exercise prescription. This course is the second course in the ACSM Personal Training Pathway. This course syllabus follows the URI course Curriculum and Text and is a prerequisite to Personal Training ACSM 11892.

**Students who take this course are required to have a Planet Fitness Membership for the Academic School Year. If students have financial difficulty, they should speak with the instructor during the first week of class.

This class fulfills Health .25 Credit

This course is intended to provide the students with an introduction to the profession of Personal Training. Course material will review principles of human anatomy and physiology, common diseases and conditions, basic nutrition, exercise testing and prescription, and legal/business aspects of personal training. This course will integrate scientific theory with practical, hands-on experience that will afford the student with entry-level competencies required for the profession. This course prepares students to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT) exam. 

Prerequisite: Students must take Introduction to Exercise Science

Are you interested in becoming a teacher?

The course will examine these questions:

1 - Who is in our schools today?

2 - How and what should we teach in school?

3 - What has led us to where we are now?

4 - What could be different in education?

The goal is to have students develop an understanding of education in American society.  Students will learn about the history of schools, how schools are organized and paid for, the law surrounding learning, the types of students and the social context of schools, and how to become a teacher.

Students taking this course must enroll in credit in conjunction with the University of Rhode Island. The Concurrent Enrollment Program at the University of Rhode Island is designed for motivated students seeking a head start on college credit and looking to be challenged academically while in high school. To receive a URI transcript for the HS course, students are required to follow all URI enrollment procedures and complete the enrollment process by the university registration dates. Student work will be assessed according to the university’s grading policy.  

Students must use this link to begin the enrollment process for this class: URI non matriculation form. Enrollment in this class at URI follows university deadlines.