Grades 11, 12
3 periods/day, 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of the Nursing Assistant teacher. Student-Teacher-Parent signed contract. Must be 16 years old by the end of the course. Must carry health insurance coverage (school or private).

The Nursing/C.N.A Experience course consists of two major components: Nursing Assistant Program and Clinical Experience. The Nursing Assistant Program prepares the student who is interested in a health-related career for entry level employment as a state certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) Students interested in any career in the health field will benefit by this introduction to the real-world of patient care. Nursing Assistant students are introduced to the home management skills necessary to adapt C.N.A. practices to the homebound patient. During Semester 2, Nursing Assistant students work at a local skilled facility caring for geriatric patients. Upon successful completion of this program and state testing, students receive a certificate qualifying them for immediate employment in a field that offers very substantial wages and job opportunities. This is a work, career, and college readiness program with a requirement to demonstrate good employability skills.

Students may apply to the Gateway Community College Dual Enrollment Program to earn 3 college credits for the Investigations in Health Careers course (HLT 103-3 credits).

*Students interested in nursing are recommended to refer to PLTW Biomedical Science Classes.

West Haven High School

Medical Careers Education / Nursing Program and Courses

Career & Technology Education - Medical Careers Education & Nursing

NU0460 | Nursing/CNA Experience

NU 0461 | Careers in Healthcare