(1 Block, 1 Semester)
Prerequisite: none
Suggested Grade Levels: 9th, 10th

This course explores the language of healthcare, medical terminology, and body systems as a foundation of information for further healthcare studies. Underclassmen who successfully complete this course are eligible for the full year basic nursing course

(1 Block, Full Year)
Prerequisite: none
Suggested Grade Levels: 11th, 12th

Nurse Aide I, offered as an occupational preparation course beginning at the 11th grade, is regulated under the Virginia Board of Nursing. It emphasizes the study of nursing occupations as related to the healthcare system. Students study growth and development across the lifespan, simple body structure and function, and medical terminology. They are introduced to concepts of infection prevention and disease processes. Students receive entry-level skill training in patient-nurse aide relationships, measuring and recording vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and general patient care. Work-based learning may be offered as part of this course. The Nurses Aide I course introduces students to careers in nursing, health professions, and STEM-H professions. Students must maintain American Heart Association's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) training during this course.

To Note: Some healthcare facilities that accept federal funding (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) may require criminal background checks and drug screens for students participating in a clinical experience. An updated immunization record will be required prior to the students participating in the clinical experience

(1 Block, Full Year)
Prerequisite: Nurse Aide I
Suggested Grade Levels: 12th

Nurse Aide II is an occupational preparation course emphasizing body systems and diseases as related to advanced clinical care of the acute medical-surgical patient, the chronically ill, and the elderly. Students receive skills training and hands-on clinical experiences in a healthcare setting. Work-based learning in a healthcare facility is part of the course. Students must maintain American Heart Association's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) training during this course. This course requires students to meet the Virginia Board of Nursing required clock hours to be eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam. Additionally, this course includes the approved opiate competencies for health and medical sciences education.

To Note: Some healthcare facilities that accept federal funding (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) may require criminal background checks and drug screens for students participating in a clinical experience. An updated immunization record will be required prior to the students participating in the clinical experience