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Pre-Nursing

For Grades: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year
Credit: .5 Technical English, .5 English, .5 Health, 1.0 Lab Science, .5 Occupational Elective
Prerequisite: None
Location: Tri-Tech Skills Center


Students Will Learn: 

  • Nurse aide theory, procedures and skills.
  • Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes.
  • Importance of medical ethics, confidentiality/HIPAA and communication.
  • Direct patient care focusing on infection control and patient safety.

Career Opportunities:

  • Nursing Assistant
  • Registered Nurse
  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Physician
  • Physical Therapist
  • Pharmacist


Certification Opportunities:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Food Worker’s card
  • 7-hour HIV/AIDS certification
  • BLS/First Aid


Must be able to provide own transportation to clinical sites.


College credits available: 13 credits
Year-long course must be completed to be eligible for the English, Technical English, Health, or Science credit.