Nursing Assistant

An opportunity to learn to collect vital signs and other basic care giving techniques to patients and Geriatric clients in long term care and assistant living.  This is a one semester course for 11th or 12th grade students. Graduates may receive a State of Maryland Nursing Assistant certificate and are eligible to sit for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant certification.  Career opportunities are found in health maintenance organizations, extended care facilities, home health care, hospitals and the military. A senior year Cooperative Work Experience Program is available, which can lead to an Apprenticeship program.

Credits

T66010 and T66020

1.5 Nursing Assistant Credits
One Semester
Prerequisites: T68 (Introduction to Health Careers)

Note: To be a career completer students must complete work experience component.