Through both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical
experience, students prepare for employment in the health-care
industry. Successful students are mature, dependable, and
healthy and have good grooming and hygiene habits. Those who
participate in the program will receive clinical experience in
patient care at local health-care facilities.
Note: Proof of two measles, mumps and rubella vaccines, a
TB test, and a current physical examination are prerequisites
for this program. A hepatitis vaccine is recommended.
Nurse Assisting
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Students in this one-year program learn about human anatomy and
physiology, elementary microbiology, nutrition, diseases and
disorders of the human body, medical ethics, and receive
experience in basic patient nursing care. They are also taught
communication and leadership skills and gain experience in local
health-care facilities. The New York State Health Occupations
Education Core Curriculum is followed.
