CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA)

Health Occupations News | Posted MAR 13 2012

2-1/2 Credits

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites: Good reading and writing skills, good physical health, and emotional maturity.

Note: This is a full year course with clinicals.

Health Occupations introduces the student to various health concepts and trains them to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The CNA is responsible for giving nursing care. This program is available to students who plan to go into the health care system. Upon completion of Health Occupations - CNA, the student is prepared to take the Nurse Aide Training Competency Exam which allows for certification from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Fee: $25.00 plus costs for a textbook, workbook, drug screen and background check. Uniform and equipment approximately $60.

This program is located at an off-campus site and students must provide their own transportation. Students must pass CPR for Health Care Providers with an 84% or better, and units on Safety, Blood Pathogens, and Universal Precautions with no less than a 70% to remain in class for clinicals.

Special Requirements: All students must purchase a FVCC uniform, ID badge, gait belt and vital sign equipment for clinical sites. White support shoes are required with white hose or socks. A watch with a second hand is mandatory to take vital signs. The law requires all persons involved in patient care at any health agency to have a chest X-ray or 2-step tuberculin skin test and a hepatitis B vaccination series as part of their yearly physical exam. Students must also pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Students that receive a grade of B or better can receive credit from Waubonsee Community College course, Nurse Assistant Skills.

EXPLORING MEDICAL CAREERS (EMC)

Health Occupations News | Posted MAR 13 2012

2-1/2 Credits

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Health Occupations (CNA) is recommended but not required.

The Health Occupations - Exploring Medical Careers class is designed for students who are interested in exploring health related career opportunities. Students learn anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, as well as techniques and procedures while visiting various health care facilities for a first-hand view of careers. First semester concentrates on exploring career areas of interest such as physical therapist, physician, registered nurse, radiological technician, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, and electrocardiogram technician. Second semester provides an internship experience which allows the student to choose careers of interest and do an in-depth study of the profession in various health care facilities. Students must provide their own transportation. Students who receive a grade of B or better can receive credit at Waubonsee or Elgin Community Colleges in Medical Terminology. Fee: $25.00 plus costs for a medical terminology text/workbook, drug screen and background check. Uniform and equipment approximately $60.

Special Requirements: All students must purchase a FVCC uniform, ID badge, gait belt and vital sign equipment for clinical sites. White support shoes are required with white hose or socks. A watch with a second hand is mandatory to take vital signs. The law requires all persons involved in patient care at any health agency to have a chest X-ray or 2-step tuberculin skin test and a hepatitis B vaccination series as part of their yearly physical exam. Students must also pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Students that receive a grade of B or better can receive credit from Waubonsee Community College course, Nurse Assistant Skills.