Nursing

NURSING - HEALTH SCIENCES

Nursing

DC Principles of Healthcare

Principles of Healthcare content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems.

•Recommended Grade(s): 11 

•Required Prerequisites: none

•Recommended Prerequisites: none

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits earned: 3; Prerequisite: None


DC Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials. It includes the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings, all taught within the context of body systems.

•Recommended Grade(s): 11 

•Required Prerequisites: none

•Recommended Prerequisites: none

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits earned: 6; Prerequisite: GPA of 2.6 or Reading/Writing test


DC Healthcare Specialist: CNA

The Healthcare Specialist: CNA prepares individuals desiring to work as nursing assistants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for providing basic care in extended care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies under the direction of licensed nurses.

•Recommended Grade(s): 12 

•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Healthcare, Medical Terminology

•Recommended Prerequisites: none

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits earned: 8; Requirements: *Dual credits earned per the Indiana State Department of Health and Program Advisor Approval


DC Healthcare Specialist Capstone 

The capstone course will provide Healthcare students with additional knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of health care settings beyond a long-term care facility, including hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics.

•Recommended Grade(s): 12 

•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Healthcare, Medical Terminology

•Recommended Prerequisites: none

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 4 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits earned: 3; Prerequisite: GPA of 2.6 or Reading/Writing test