Cass Career Center

C707310+ HEALTH SERVICES

Grade:  11-12 Credit:  3.0

Prerequisite:  Application and interview with instructor; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, 95% attendance; 10th grade reading, writing, and math skills.

Dual Credit: University of Central Missouri; may be earned for a total of 4 college credit hours in NUR 1700: Intro. to Professional Nursing, NUR 2000: E-Health and Cyber Wellness, and NUR 2700 Professional Nursing Seminar.

The Health Services program is a two-year program for high school students. The program has two goals: to prepare students for immediate employment in the healthcare industry upon graduation, and to prepare students for post-secondary education in all areas of the healthcare industry. Participants have the aptitude to excel in multiple roles within the healthcare industry. The expectations for this program are high and students are expected to maintain a professional level of conduct. First-year students (ideally juniors) will study medical terminology, health sciences, anatomy, and health care careers. Clinical experiences will focus on providing students hands-on patient care to prepare them for competencies necessary to earn their CNA.  ALL students must submit a valid Social Security card and successfully pass a background check in order to meet the requirements of this program. A class uniform (scrubs) will be required.

C707311  HEALTH SERVICES II

Grade: 12 Credit: 3.0

Prerequisite: Health Services; Application and interview with instructor; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, 95% attendance; 10th grade reading, writing, and math skills.

Second-year students (seniors only) will attend an internship with local clinical sites (3-4 days a week) and spend 1-2 days in the classroom working on an online-based curriculum to earn certifications in phlebotomy and EKG. Attendance and performance will be closely monitored during internships. One-year seniors will be allowed to earn their CNA but will not be able to participate in the internship

ALL students must submit a valid Social Security card and successfully pass a background check in order to meet the requirements of this program. A class uniform (scrubs) will be required.