Program Description Nursing Assistant is designed to prepare high school students for entry-level employment in nursing homes, hospitals, doctors’ offices, or clinics.  Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of in-patient and out-patient settings.   Students enrolled in the program rotate through health care facilities.   Nursing students work directly with patients, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals and receive hands-on experience in all major specialty areas in community agencies, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.

Completion of the nursing curriculum and general education degree requirements prepares students to take the national licensure exam and apply for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).  Certification requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of Nursing. The program is consistent with the Arizona State Board of Nursing as well as current state and national school nurse standards and guidelines under the direction of Eastern Arizona College.

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Name of Course: Basic Health Care CIP: 51 1600 10 Grade Level 10, 11 or 12 Length of Course – One Year Type – Health Prerequisite – Must complete Career Exploration & concurrent enrollment in Biology Course Description This full-year program provides students with an in-depth study of health care careers including actual clinical experience in a variety of areas. Instruction includes intermediate anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, medical ethics and first aid. The class is designed to prepare students for Advanced Health Science courses and/or for a variety of health technology programs.	Name of Course:  Intro to Health CIP: 51 1600 15 Grade Level 11 or 12 Length of Course – One Year Type – Health Prerequisite – Must complete biology and Basic Health. Concurrent enrollment in one course  Course Description: This is an introductory course for the students who are interested in health care occupations.  Student learning will focus on health care systems, careers in health care, personal qualities of a health care worker, legal responsibilities, and basic knowledge and skills required in the health profession. This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the world of health occupations. College credit may be granted through Eastern Arizona College inter-governmental agreements with San Carlos High School.	Name of Course:  Nursing Assistant CIP: 51 1600 20 GRADE LEVEL  12 Length of Course – One Year PREREQUISITE:  Must complete Biology and Intro to Health COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is highly recommended for students who desire to become a doctor, registered nurse, paramedic, patient care technician or nursing assistant.  Some of the basic skills learned will be emergency care, physical assessment, surgical preparation, measurement of vital signs, personal hygiene procedures and isolation techniques.  Student will earn Health Care Provider (CPR) card.  Students will be placed in a variety of clinical settings and will provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.  Students will be exposed to a variety of health care problems and treatments with all age groups from new born to the elderly.  Upon completion of this course, students will have marketable skills necessary to seek successful employment in a health care facility.  This course is approved by the State Board of Nursing and meets all the requirements for students to obtain certification.  This is an exam that must be taken independently after completion of this program. College credit may be granted through Eastern Arizona College inter-governmental agreements with San Carlos High School.

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San Carlos School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.  San Carlos School District Career and Technical Education Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available.  San Carlos School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.  For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX and/or Section 504 Coordinator, Dave Pastor P.O. Box 207, San Carlos AZ 85550 (928) 475-2378.