Health Science: Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services/Nurse Aide - Diploma
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Health Science: Therapeutic & Diagnostic Services/Nurse Aide Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Explain the purpose and organization of the health care delivery system.
- Discuss the purpose and function of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Describe the role and responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant I.
- Utilize effective oral and written communication and proper terminology related to procedures when meeting the patient’s basic health care needs.
- Assist in maintaining quality control within an institution.
- Perform basic health care skills set forth by the Division of Health Services Regulation.
Health Science: Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services/Nurse Aide Checklist
Fall Semester I
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | | 0 | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| NAS-101 | Nurse Aide I | 3 | | 3 | 6 |
| MED-120 | Survey of Medical Terminology | 2 | | 0 | 2 |
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester I
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| NAS-102 | Nurse Aide II | 3 | | 6 | 6 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| HEA-112 | First Aid & CPR | 1 | | 0 | 2 |
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Summer Semester I
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 43
Humanities/Fine Arts: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, MUS-110, PHI-240 or HUM-115.