Health Care Assistant (Nursing Services) I & II

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.