Course Description

This course fully immerses students into healthcare through lab and patient care experiences, college-level academic coursework in anatomy and physiology, and clinical rotations at area hospitals and assisted living facilities.

Students MUST begin this program at the start of their junior year - no mid-year or senior enrollment is available.

Students must meet all vaccination requirements of our clinical providers, including the Covid-19 vaccination.

Prerequisites at the Time of Junior Year Enrollment

Minimum of 7 core credits (1.5 must be English, 1 must be science), on track to graduate, and must be 16 years old on the first day of class.

Prerequisites at the Time of Application

“C” or higher in all completed science coursework (“C” includes “C+”, “C” or “C-”), 1 credit of Biology or concurrent enrollment projected, 2.0 minimum GPA

In response to a January 2022 United States Supreme Court ruling, all students participating in the Health Sciences program must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Credits & Certifications Offered 

How Will My Time Be Spent? 

Tech is Real World Learning

Students in this program learn through the use of a variety of industry grade tools and equipment and texts. Their real world labs also require uniforms and personal protective equipment.

Tools & Equipment

• Vital signs measuring equipment - electronic thermometers, manual and automated blood pressure cuffs, stethoscope, pulse-oximeter
• Gait belt
• Sarah lift
• Hoyer lift
• Wheelchairs
• Shower chairs
• Personal care items for bathing and showering patients
• Scale
• Hospital beds
• Syringes and needles
  
  

Academic Materials

• State of Missouri CNA Manual
• Medical Terminology
  
  

Uniform Requirements

• Teal Scrubs
• White, leather tennis shoes with slip-resistant soles
• No artificial nails or unnatural hair colorings

Essential Skills Needed for Success

Students learn the entry level skills necessary to prepare for post-secondary education and the highly competitive world of work. Traditionally, successful students have mastered the processing and/or physical skills listed below prior to enrollment.

Core Essential Skills 

• Have a basic knowledge of biology; student will take Anatomy and Physiology with this program

• Understand and use basic math computations; including percentages, fractions, decimals, and standard units of measurement; have the ability to use mathematics to solve problems

• Critical thinking: reading, comprehending, and analyzing text, articles, etc at a postsecondary level

• Display professional behavior at all times (verbal & nonverbal cues) and in high stress environment

• Read human behavior and make safe choices; must be able to follow all safety rules and assume personal responsibility; patience and tolerance of patients and their behavior

• Empathy and ability to expression compassion

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Lift move and transfer up to 75lbs

• Tolerate the noise level and smells of a hospital and/or long-term care facility environment

• Ability to stand and move around for long periods of time
  
  

For a complete list of essential skills please review the Course Overview Guide.