Nurse Assisting
Health Occupations
In the Health Occupations program, students will learn core skills essential to a successful career in the health field and will be introduced to three exciting pathways:
• Emergency Medical Technician
During their junior year, students will complete a six week rotation with each of the three healthcare instructors, learning the basics of each area. At the end of the first semester as juniors, students will be able to choose, based on various criteria, their specialty area of concentration for the remainder of their junior year and their senior year. They will earn additional certifications and college credits.
Nurse Assisting
Entry level nursing skills taught in our Nurse Assisting Lab simulate a hospital or long term care facility. Then using these newly acquired skills, you are exposed to real life experiences at area extended care facilities.
Do you enjoy talking with people and feel energized by the thought of providing direct patient care? If you want to be a nurse or work in healthcare, then this is a stepping stone to that goal. The healthcare industry is booming and Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) continue to be a vital part of the patient care team. Nurse Aides remain on the list of high-growth job opportunities. You will get the skills needed to successfully compete in this healthcare workforce.
Experience & Skills You'll Learn
- Basic care procedures such as bathing, feeding, and dressing
- Oral hygiene
- Bed making
- Assisting with walking
- Lifting and transferring
- Vital signs
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology/abbreviations
- CPR/First Aid
Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn
Students may have the opportunity to earn the following credentials and certifications:
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- CPR First Aid
- OSHA 10
Career Opportunities in Nurse Assisting
The potential for advancement in healthcare will always be available. This Nurse Assisting program is the essential first step towards realizing your dream. It will provide you with skills you can use to earn money while pursuing advanced degrees! Starting salary range at area facilities is $12—$20 per hour. For all area post secondary opportunities this Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program is a requirement for a Registered Nursing degree.
Entry-level Careers
- Activities Assistant
- Caregiving Assistant
- Central Supply Technician
- Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant
- Health Information Clerk
- Home Health Aide
- Hospice Assistant
- Hospital Housekeeper
- Patient Care Assistant/Technician
- Patient Sitter
- Resident Care Assistant - Assisted Living
- State Tested Nurse Aide
Technical Careers
- Billing & Coding Specialist
- EKG Technician
- Health Information Manager
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Nurse Manager
- Medical Office Manager
- Patient Care Assistant
- Qualified Medication Administration Personnel
- Registered Nurse
- Surgical Technician
- Cardiovascular/Nuclear Technician
Professional Careers
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Critical Care Flight Nurse
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Forensic Nurse
- Health Educator
- Midwife/Nurse Midwife
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Physician's Assistant
- Registered Nurse
Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway
| PATHWAYS | 11th Grade Regular | 11th Grade Advanced | 12th Grade Regular | 12th Grade Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | English 11 | CCP English 1111 | English 12 | CCP English 1112 |
| Math | MMR | Algebra 2, Precalculus | Mathematics in Health Sciences | Precalculus, CCP Math |
| Science | Chemistry, Microbes & Infection Control | Chemistry | Anatomy & Physiology | CCP Biology |
| Social Studies |
Government, World History |
Advanced Government | N/A | N/A |
| Elective | Student Leadership, Driver's Ed | Psychology, College Ready, Career & Leadership Ready | Financial Literacy, Spanish 1-3 | Any science elective |
| CTE Courses | Principles of Allied Health, Medical Terminology (CTAG) | Patient Centered Care & Diagnostics, Body Systems & Functions, Health Science Capstone | ||
Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.
CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.
This is the recommended course pathway for students in Nurse Assisting.
College Credits & Scholarships
College Credits
There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC!
- College Credit Plus
- CTAG
- Articulated Credits
For more information on earning college credits click here.
College Scholarships
$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.
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