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.