| 2-4 Semesters |
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| CAREER CLUSTER |
HEALTH SCIENCE |
| Pathway Title |
Nursing |
| High School Courses |
Health Science I: Pre-Nursing / CNA
Health Science II: Pre-Nursing |
| College Credits |
Intro to Health Careers
CNA Preparation
Medical Terminology
Health and Wellness for Life |
| Industry Certifications |
Indiana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CPR/First Aid |
| Internships and Work Experiences |
First Year: 75-hour practicum in a long term facility
Second Year: 16-week internship placement in a health/dental facility |
What will I be learning in this college/career pathway?
- You will be practicing taking vital signs, patient care, and using medical terminology as you prepare for our clinical practicum placement.
- A major focus of the course is preparing you for the Indiana State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification which requires completion of a written examination and practical skills test given at the end of the school year.
- Upon meeting the eligibility requirements, you will be required to complete, at a minimum, a 75-hour, non-paid, clinical internship in a long-term care facility.
- You will also be studying health careers, first aid, CPR, basic anatomy and physiology, health care practices, and medical terminology/abbreviations.
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| What career options will this program prepare me to pursue? |
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| Certified Nursing Assistant |
MACC Graduate |
$25,000 avg. |
| Respiratory Technician |
Postsecondary Technical Training |
$45.850 avg. |
| Radiology Technician |
Postsecondary Technical Training |
$44,150 avg. |
| Nurse RN & LPN |
Bachelor's Degree |
$60,050 avg. |
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Health Science II Course Outline