Health Science/Nurse Assistant
Overview
The Nurse Assistant pathway within the Health Science CTE sector prepares students for entry-level employment in healthcare, particularly in long-term care and hospital settings. Students gain foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to support patients under the supervision of registered nurses or other medical professionals.
Related Job Titles: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Rehabilitation Aide, Hospice Aide, and more.
Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):
HOSA - Future Health Professional
Courses Included
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Level 1
- Introduction to Health Science A/B
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Level 2
- Anatomy & Physiology A/B (UNC Concurrent Enrollment BIO 245)
- Level 3
- Nurse Aide Health Care Skills (ACC Concurrent Enrollment NUA 1001)
- Level 4
- Certified Nurse Aide Clinical Experience (ACC Concurrent Enrollment NUA 1070)
Concurrent Enrollment
Our partnership with University of Northern Colorado & Aims Community College creates opportunities for students to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time through concurrent enrollment.
- University of Northern Colorado (UNC):
- Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Biology: Atoms to Cells
- Aims Community College:
- Nurse Aide Health Care Skills
- Nurse Aide Clinical Experience
Industry Certificates
Students can earn nationally recognized certifications which proves they have the skills employers need and can lead to employment opportunities not otherwise available.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- AHA BLS (American Heart •Association Basic Life Support)
- Stop the Bleed Training
- Narcan (Naloxone) Administration
Have a Question?
James Campion
Dr. Rebecca Albert Vollrath
Director of Career and Innovation
Phone: (970) 776-0325
Email: rebecca.albert@weldre5j.org