2020-2021 Academic Catalog

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 Curriculum

Fall Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
NAS 101Nurse Aide I

3

4

3

6

PSY 150General Psychology

3

0

0

3

BIO 111General Biology I

3

3

0

4

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

HSC 110Orientation to Health Careers

1

0

0

1

HEA 112First Aid & CPR

1

2

0

2

Total Credit Hours:19

Spring Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
NAS 102Nurse Aide II

3

2

6

6

BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I

3

3

0

4

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Summer Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
PSY 241Developmental Psychology

3

0

0

3

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 06
MAJOR COURSES 15
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 17
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 38

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