PRE-NURSING:
(CNA)
PRE-NURSING CNA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Pre-Nursing Healthcare Specialist - CNA Pathway Program is a nursing certificate program that takes two semesters to complete.
The program teaches students basic nursing skills, resident care, and provides practical experiences with residents. Practical resident care procedures taught include: vital signs, bathing, toileting, dressing/feeding residents and bed making. The students
will learn 72 basic nursing skills/resident care procedures.
Pathway Courses (NLPS)
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Principles of HealthCare — 7168
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Healthcare Fundamentals — 5274
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Healthcare Specialist — 7166
Certifications
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Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (must pass state exam) [Year 1]
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Member of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) [Year 1]
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CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers [Year 1]
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Dementia Certification [Year 1]
Dual Credits
Up to 17.5 hours of dual credit from IVY tech
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HLHS 100 — Intro to Health Careers (3)
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HLHS 101 — Medical Terminology (3)
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HLHS 102 — Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology (3)
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HLHS 107 — CNA Preparation (5)
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HLHS 113 — Dementia Care (3)
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HLHS 104 — CPR/Basic Life Support (.5)