Nurse Aide Pathway Diploma (D45970)
Fall Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent,
well-developed essays using standard written English.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
HSC 110 - Orientation to Health Careers
HSC 110 - Orientation to Health Careers
This course is a survey of health care professions. Topics include professional duties
and responsibilities, working environments, and career choices. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the health care professions
and be prepared to make informed career choices.
Class: 1.00
Credits: 1.00
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1.00 |
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1.00 |
HSC 140 - Transcultural Healthcare
HSC 140 - Transcultural Healthcare
This course is designed to introduce students to healthcare issues related to care
of diverse populations. Topics include historical and theoretical foundations of transcultural
healthcare, delivering services across the lifespan and caring for diverse persons
in various healthcare settings. Upon completion, students should be able to provide
culturally competent healthcare to individuals, families, groups, communities and
institutions.
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
MED 180 - CPR Certification
MED 180 - CPR Certification
This course provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform infant, child,
and adult CPR and to manage foreign body airway obstruction. Emphasis is placed on
triage, assessment, and proper management of emergency care. Upon completion, students
should be able to perform the infant, child, and adult CPR.
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 1.00
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2.00 |
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1.00 |
NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I
NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I
This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal
care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process,
communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues,
vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative
care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test
for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 4.00
Clinical: 3.00
Credits: 6.00
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3.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
6.00 |
PSY 150 - General Psychology
PSY 150 - General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics
include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation,
cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge
of the science of psychology.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 16 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation
styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas
and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects.
Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from
primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I
This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human
body. Topics include body organization, homeostasis, cytology, histology, and the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and special senses. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of
anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
3.00 |
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4.00 |
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments
and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories
such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion,
capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues
arising from new technologies.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
NAS 102 - Nurse Aide II
NAS 102 - Nurse Aide II
This course provides training in Nurse Aide II tasks. Emphasis is placed on the role
of the Nurse Aide II, sterile technique and specific tasks such as urinary catheterization,
wound care, respiratory procedures, ostomy care, peripheral IV assistive activities,
and alternative feeding methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
knowledge and skills and safe performance of skills necessary to be eligible for listing
on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II Registry.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 2.00
Clinical: 6.00
Credits: 6.00
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3.00 |
2.00 |
6.00 |
6.00 |
PSY 241 - Developmental Psychology
PSY 241 - Developmental Psychology
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major
theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-150
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 19 |
Summer Semester
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II
This course provides a continuation of the comprehensive study of the anatomy and
physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as metabolism, nutrition,
acid-base balance, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology
and their interrelationships.
Prerequisites: Take BIO-168
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
3.00 |
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4.00 |
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and
mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs.
Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems;
ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics
including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve
practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
-OR- MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy
This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving
the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through
project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts
which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional
analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities,
and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize
quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic
decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information
found in modern media and encountered in everyday life.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
NAS 103 - Home Health Care Nurse Aide
NAS 103 - Home Health Care Nurse Aide
This course provides advanced training for the currently listed Nurse Aide I enhancing
specific skills needed when working in the home care setting. Topics include person-centered
care, nutrition, hydration, patient and personal safety, mental health, dementia,
behavioral challenges, pain management, palliative care, and stress management. Upon
completion, students are eligible for listing as a home care nurse aide with the North
Carolina Nurse Aide Registry.
Class: 4.00
Lab: 4.00
Credits: 6.00
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4.00 |
4.00 |
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6.00 |
-OR- NAS 106 - Geriatric Aide
NAS 106 - Geriatric Aide
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of the Nurse Aide I providing care
to the aging population. Emphasis is placed on the person-centered care, stress management,
health promotion, dementia/challenging behaviors, mental health issues, and end-of-life/palliative
care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and provide
safe care for the aging population and are eligible to be listed on the North Carolina
Geriatric Nurse Aide registry.
Class: 5.00
Clinical: 3.00
Credits: 6.00
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5.00 |
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3.00 |
6.00 |
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Total: 13 / 13 |
