Nursing Assistant

 

NURSING ASSISTANT-WWT

(SMTEC: WWT)

Grades 10-12, 1 credit

Meets VPAA One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement OR

Meets One (1) Math Related Credit Graduation Requirement OR

Meets Science Elective One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement

Articulated College Credit:  Macomb Community College with 3.0 course and 2.0 overall GPA, 80% score on MCC’s Medical Terminology Competence Exam, and instructor recommendation

Certification: Patient Care Technician (PCT)

 

The Nursing Assistant course is a comprehensive study of the health care delivery system.  The program includes all aspects of patient care from newborn to geriatrics.  Human anatomy and physiology with concentration in nursing applications are included.  Medical terminology and language are introduced. American Heart Association CPR/First Aid is offered. Students may have the opportunity to apply for a position in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.

 

Upon successful completion of this course students may be eligible for an externship in their senior year in various health care facilities. Job shadow opportunities are part of the curriculum. Students will be able to participate in the professional student organization HOSA (Future Health Professionals).  Students must have good communication skills, be adaptable to change, and be able to apply problem-solving techniques.  A good attendance record with responsible and mature conduct is required.  The student must like working with people.

 

NURSING ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED

(SMTEC: WWT)

Grades 10-12, 1 credit

Meets VPAA One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement OR

Meets One (1) Math Related Credit Graduation Requirement OR

Meets Science Elective One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement

Articulated College Credit:  Macomb Community College with 3.0 course and 2.0 overall GPA, 80% score on MCC’s Medical Terminology Competence Exam, and instructor recommendation

Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA)

The Nursing Assistant course is a comprehensive study of the health care delivery system.  The program includes all aspects of patient care from newborn to geriatrics.  Human anatomy and physiology with concentration in nursing applications are included.  Medical terminology and language are introduced. American Heart Association CPR/First Aid is offered. Macomb Community College partners with Warren Woods Tower to assist these Students with their knowledge and externship with an outside nursing home to allow students the opportunity to complete their hours and qualify to take the CNA exam.

Upon successful completion of this course students may be eligible for an externship in their senior year in various health care facilities. Job shadow opportunities are part of the curriculum. Students will be able to participate in the professional student organization HOSA (Future Health Professionals).  Students must have good communication skills, be adaptable to change, and be able to apply problem-solving techniques.  A good attendance record with responsible and mature conduct is required.  The student must like working with people.

Courses Offered:

 

NURSING ASSISTANT-WWT

Meets VPAA One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement
Meets Math Related One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement
Meets Science Elective One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement