Nurse Aide Diploma (D45970)

The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, equipment management, and employment skills. Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing on the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II registries.

Course and Hour Requirements

Major Courses

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
HSC 110	Orientation to Health Careers	1	0		1
MED 121	Medical Terminology I	3	0		3
MED 122	Medical Terminology II	3	0		3
NAS 101	Nurse Aide I	3	4	3	6
NAS 102	Nurse Aide II	3	2	6	6

Select one set:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
BIO 155	Nutrition	3	0		3
	and
BIO 163	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4	2		5

	or

BIO 168	Anatomy and Physiology I	3	3		4
	and
BIO 169	Anatomy and Physiology II	3	3		4

Select one of the following:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0		3
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	0		3

Total Major Hours: 30

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0		3

Humanities Fine Arts:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
HUM 115	Critical Thinking	3	0		3

Total General Education Hours: 6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Fall Semester

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
BIO 155	Nutrition	3	0		3
	or
BIO 168	Anatomy and Physiology I	3	3		4

HSC 110	Orientation to Health Careers	1	0		1
MED 121	Medical Terminology I	3	0		3
NAS 101	Nurse Aide I	3	4	3	6
	Total Credit Hours:	10	4-7	3	13-14

Spring Semester

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
BIO 163	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4	2		5
	or
BIO 169	Anatomy and Physiology II	3	3		4

HUM 115	Critical Thinking	3	0		3
MED 122	Medical Terminology II	3	0		3
NAS 102	Nurse Aide II	3	2	6	6
	Total Credit Hours:	12-13	4-5	6	16-17

Summer Term

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0		3

PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0		3
	or
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	0		3
	Total Credit Hours:	6	0	0	6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36

Diploma	College Transfer
Yes	No