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Nurse Aide Diploma

 

Credential:  DIPLOMA (Code: D45970)

The Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services Diploma provides students with skills for planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

Nurse Aide:

The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family resources and services, and employment skills.

Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing as a Nurse Aide I and other selected Nurse Aide registries as determined by the local program of study.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Applicable fees are attached to NAS courses in this program and the student is required to purchase uniforms.

Nurse Aide Diploma

Nurse Aide Diploma Curriculum

Fall Semester

Class Lab Clinical Credit
BIO 111 General Biology I

3

3

0

4

*ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

HEA 112 First Aid & CPR

1

2

0

2

HSC 110 Orientation to Health Careers

1

0

0

1

NAS 101 Nurse Aide I

3

4

3

6

PSY 150 General Psychology

3

0

0

3

Spring Semester

Class Lab Clinical Credit
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I

3

3

0

4

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

HUM 115 Critical Thinking

3

0

0

3

NAS 102 Nurse Aide II

3

2

6

6

Summer Semester

Class Lab Clinical Credit
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology

3

0

0

3


Several of these courses are offered via distance education. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.

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