Nurse Aide Diploma (D45970)
The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, equipment management, and employment skills. Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing on the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II registries.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Select one set:
BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| and | | | | |
BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | |
| or | | | | |
| | | | | |
BIO 155 | Nutrition |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| and | | | | |
BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| | 5 |
Select one of the following:
PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
Total Major Hours: 32
General Education Courses
Communications:
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
BIO 155 | Nutrition |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| or | | | | |
BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | |
HSC 110 | Orientation to Health Careers |
1
|
0
| | 1 |
MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
NAS 101 | Nurse Aide I |
3
|
4
|
3
| 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
4-7
|
3
| 13-14 |
Spring Semester
BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| | 5 |
| or | | | | |
BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | |
COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
HEA 112 | First Aid & CPR |
1
|
2
| | 2 |
MED 122 | Medical Terminology II |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
NAS 102 | Nurse Aide II |
3
|
2
|
6
| 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13-14
|
6-7
|
6
| 18-19 |
Summer Term
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | | | | |
PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| or | | | | |
SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
|
0
| 6 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38