Nursing
CTE Nursing Program
Spotlight Podcast
CTE MONTH: Nursing at Saguaro
CTE Month continues as we’re joined by Victoria Pacheco, CTE and Nursing Services Coordinator at Saguaro High School, along with Saguaro senior Ella Matz. Together they give us an inside look at the CTE Nursing Services program at Saguaro High School, a hands-on and immersive pathway that prepares students for real-world health care careers. From industry certifications to clinical experiences and everything in between, Victoria and Ella share how this program opens doors for students and helps shape the next generation of health care professionals.
Students interested in the medical field should consider the Health Care Assistant course.
Students will learn basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and prepare for work as a certified nursing assistant(CNA). Nursing assistant programs are often pre-requisites for Registered Nursing programs. CNA's gain patient care experience in industry while pursuing an education. Successful students qualify for Certified Nursing Assistant status upon passing the State Board of Nursing Licensing Exam. After completing our Healthcare Assistant CNA program, students are admitted to EVIT's EMT program with EMT year 1 waived. SUSD CNA Students enter at EMT level 2 for EMT certification senior year.
| Quick Facts: Registered Nurses | |
|---|---|
| 2024 Median Pay | $93,600 per year $45.00 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2023 | 3,300,100 |
| Job Outlook, 2023-33 | 6% (Faster than average) |
| Employment Change, 2023-33 | 197,200 |
Description:
This course is for students interested in the medical field. Students learn basic anatomy and physiology of the human body as well as prepare for work as a nursing assistant. Nursing assistant programs are often pre-requisites for Registered Nursing programs. This course also counts as year one of the EVIT EMT program. Students wishing to gain practical experience in patient care can work in industry while pursuing their education. Successful students qualify for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) status upon passing the State Board of Nursing Licensing exam offered on site.
- Course is offered on a block schedule (2 periods per day).
- Transportation is provided to Saguaro High School
- Dual Enrollment – Scottsdale Community College (HCC130, HCC145)
- Industry Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) AZBN | Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Technical Standards: azed.gov/cte/ns/
Courses Offered
Course ID: 9174-9175, 9176-9177
Grade(s): 11, 12
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Prerequisite: Biology, C grade or better and a 2.5 GPA or better. Chemistry is strongly recommended. Class size is limited.
*Optional college credit available for Medical Terminology and Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery; requires dual enrollment fee. Signature Program course taught at Saguaro, but open to all SUSD High School students.
This class provides one (1) Career/Technical Education credit and one (1) non-lab science credit. Students will learn basic anatomy, physiology, pathology of the human body, and medical terminology needed for a career in healthcare. This course provides basic training and experience in various health careers with an emphasis on the nursing assistant. Students learn entry level skills and concepts in their career area of choice, including EMT/paramedic, X-ray tech, lab tech, physical therapy, medical assistant, occupational therapy, nursing, pre-med, etc. Successful nursing assistant students qualify for CNA status (qualified to take the AZ State Board of Nursing Licensing Exam for Certified Nursing Assistants). Skills are learned through classroom and laboratory experience, and clinical rotations. Students are trained in CPR and First Aid. A uniform is required at the clinical site.
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
Note: this is a two (2) hour block class. This course leads to industry-recognized certification.
Career and Technical Organization (CTSO):
HOSA–Future Health Professionals is a student-led Career and Technical Student Organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition for middle school, secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate students interested in a career in healthcare. AzHOSA has over 9,400 members; over 1,700 members attended their state conference this year.
Offered At:
Saguaro High School
(Signature program open to all SUSD Students)
