HEALTH OCCUPATIONS I

Certified Nurse Aide
Prerequisite: 8th grade reading level

This program meets all of the state requirements to become a certified nursing assistant in the State of Kansas. Students are given a basic introduction to the anatomy and physiology of each body system. The age related changes and common abnormalities are presented along with related nursing-care guidelines and step-by-step procedures in: taking vital signs; observing and recording elements of nutrition and feeding; admitting, transferring and dismissing residents; care of the critically ill and dying; infant and child care; changing bed linens; lifting and positioning residents and clients; and much more. Students will be required to take a state certification examination upon completion of this section.

Medical Terminology for Health Careers
Prerequisite: None

This course is exactly what you need to begin your medical career – whether in an office, hospital, long-term care, or any other medical setting.  Students are introduced to the language of medicine with emphasis on basic, essential terminology.  Materials are presented in easy-to-read language, not assuming previous student knowledge of science or biology. Terms presented are practical and commonly found in the day-to-day work of allied health personnel. The combination of visually reinforced hands-on learning and easily assessable reference material will mean success for your allied health career.

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS II

Certified Home Health Aide
Prerequisite: Current Nurse Aide Certification

Areas covered in this state-approved course include how to recognize and adopt nursing care skills from an institutional setting to a home environment. Core concepts include: orientation to home care management, mother and baby care, nutrition, working with people, special procedures, and emergency care. Students will be required to take a state certification examination upon completion of this section.


Certified Medication Aide
Prerequisite: Current Nurse Aide Certification

The certified Medication Aide (CMA) is a Spring semester course covering the roles & responsibilities of a CMA; how to prepare, administer, and record medications; major actions and side effects; common medical abbreviations; how drugs affect the different systems of the body; mathematics, and weights and measures. Students are required to take the state certification examinations at the end of the course.

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