NU 037 - Health Occupati ons I

Institution:

New Mexico Junior College

Subject:

Description:

This two-semester course is designed to introduce the student to the Health Care Field, primarily focusing on basic job entry level skills and knowledge needed to become a Certi fi ed Nursing Assistant. The course provides instructi on in the care of pati ents of health-care agencies, basic anatomy, and physiology of all the systems of the human body. Numerous fi eld trips are scheduled throughout this class to expose the student to the many health care fi elds of study. The student will become CPR certi fi ed during this course. Preparati on to perform basic nursing skills through classroom instructi on and practi cal experience is practi ced at our local health care faciliti es. The course syllabus meets the objecti ves of NMJC course, NU 113, Nursing Assistant. Prerequisite: The following tests and vaccinati ons are required prior to entering the program: Tuberculin Skin Test, B. Rubella Titer, Hepati ti s B Vaccinati on (series of 3 shots). Prior course in general math and biology will be helpful but are not required.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nmjc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 392-4510

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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