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Nursing Assistant: Acute & Long Term Care

Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long-Term Care)

 

Next Start Date: August 2025

 

 

Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long-Term Care) is a one-year program for 10th-12th graders. Students learn to identify and meet basic patient care needs for the safety, comfort and daily activities of patients, including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and transport. Experienced instructors teach safe and efficient work practices while preparing students for a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working in a hospital, nursing home, physician’s office, clinic, long-term care facility or private home.

  • FDMQA002-Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Student Selection Criteria:

    Students will submit a handwritten essay of 500 words or less about their motivation for becoming a nursing assistant and any academic experiences they feel have prepared them for the rigors of this nursing program to the program manager via email Samantha.stout@yourcharlotteschools.net

     

  • Physical, Background Check, TB test, and drug screening.

  • rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders only; min. 3.0 GPA, good attendance and behavior record

     

  • 3 credits – 1 school year

    Satisfies the Practical Arts credit required for graduation.

    Satisfies one EQ Science credit toward high school.

    • Federal CIP Code: 451.3901
    • Program Number: 8417100

     

    Health Science Anatomy and Physiology

    8417100

    1 credit

    Health Science Foundations

    8417110

    1 credit

    Nursing Assistant 3

    8417211

    1 credit

  • High School Application Process

    • Complete the CTC High School Application online in the spring.
    • Let your high school counselor know that you applied to CTC.
    • Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance will be emailed.
    • Attend mandatory Orientation at the CTC campus with a parent or guardian.
    • Background Check and Drug Screening Clearance (upon acceptance)
    • All Clinical Requirements Completed
    • Students must also complete additional admission requirements as listed on our timeline checklist

  • After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

     

    Health Science Core

    1. Analyze and interpret an overview of the human body, including organization and chemical process.
    2. Apply correct medical terminology relating to body structure and function within a real-world application.
    3. Evaluate cells and tissues microscopically and macroscopically and relate their specialized functions.
    4. Analyze the integumentary system in relation to health and disease.
    5. Analyze the skeletal system in relation to health and disease.
    6. Analyze the muscular system in relation to health and disease.
    7. Analyze the nervous system in relation to health and disease.
    8. Analyze the endocrine system in relation to health and disease.
    9. Analyze the cardiovascular/circulatory system in relation to health and disease.
    10. Analyze the lymphatic and immune systems in relation to health and disease.
    11. Analyze the respiratory system in relation to health and disease.
    12. Analyze the digestive system in relation to health and disease.
    13. Analyze the urinary system in relation to health and disease.
    14. Analyze both the male and female reproductive systems in relation to health and disease.
    15. Identify and explain factors relating to genetics and disease.
    16. Evaluate and apply the principles of disease transmission and control to real-world scenarios.
    17. Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
    18. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
    19. Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
    20. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
    21. Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
    22. Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
    23. Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
    24. Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
    25. Demonstrate employability skills.
    26. Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
    27. Apply basic math and science skills.

     

    Nursing Assistant 3

    1. Use verbal and written communications specific to nurse assisting.
    2. Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to nurse assisting.
    3. Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to nurse assisting.
    4. Provide personal patient care.
    5. Perform patient care procedures.
    6. Apply principles of nutrition.
    7. Provide care for geriatric patients.
    8. Apply the principles of infection control specific to nursing assisting.
    9. Provide biological, psychological, and social support.
    10. Perform supervised organizational functions, following the patient care plan.
    11. Assist with restorative (rehabilitative) activities