This Tech Prep program is an excellent way for students to jump-start their nursing career. This intensive program provides students both academic and technical skill preparation through school-based, laboratory and clinical experiences in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Students complete requirements to be certified as a Competency Evaluated Nurse Aide. An Advanced Nursing class is available for highly motivated high school seniors.

Program Content

• Personal Management and Employability skills
• Health Care Foundation Skills
• Medical Ethics, Legal Issues, and Confidentiality
• Safety/Universal Precautions
• Medical Terminology
• Journal and Report Writing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Infection Control
• Patient Care and Vital Signs
• Certified Nurse Aide Skills
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Students can earn:

3 cr.	Nursing Occupations
0.5 cr.	Communication & Composition
0.5 cr.	Anatomy & Physiology

Program completers may qualify for articulated college credit from the following colleges and universities.

Davenport University: Up to 14 Credits
Delta College: 2 Credits
Ferris State University: 2 Credit(*Pending)

Program completers may qualify for the following industry certifications:

• National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Certificate
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid
• Certified Nurse Aide
• Personal Management and Employablility Skills
• Passes Edge Safety Certification

• State Certified Nurse Aide Training Program

• Up-to-date Immunizations including: Hepatitis B, a negative TB test, and a background check is required by the end of October.
• Adherence to dress code and grooming requirements
• Uniform must be purchased and is required to be worn daily.
• Sufficient motor function to carry out activities required in of nurse aides
• Able to do moderate lifting
• Good communication skills
• "C" or better grades in high school math and science courses.
• Reading Level: 11th grade