(1 credit)
This is an introductory course designed to prepare students to pursue healthcare related careers. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in the healthcare field, compare and contrast the features of healthcare systems, explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting, and begin to perform foundational health care skills. This course will serve as a strong foundation for all of the Health Science programs of study.
(1 credit)
This course takes the next step beyond Biology I and is designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body.
(1 credit)
This course is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in therapeutic services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in therapeutics services; assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status; and identify the purpose and components of treatments. This course can also be taken as DE Nursing Services II.
(1 credit) - TCAT - When Available
This course is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in therapeutic services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in therapeutic services; assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status; and identify the purpose and components of treatments. This course can also be taken as Medical Therapeutics.
(1 credit) - TCAT
Nursing Education is designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the field of nursing. At the conclusion of this course, if students have the completed the classroom and clinical hour requirements then they are eligible to take the certification examination as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).