Healthcare Technician - Nurse Aide (221-157-04) Career Studies Certificate

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The Healthcare Technician (Nurse Aide) program prepares students to render direct patient care as entry-level nurse aides in a variety of health services facilities. This program prepares students to take the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) exam in Virginia.

This program is designed to prepare graduates for industry certification and immediate career mobility into entry-level healthcare teams.

Program Requirements

SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit) or
SDV 101 - Orientation to (1 credit)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers (1 credit)
HCT 101 - Health Care Technician I (3 credits)
HCT 102 - Health Care Technician II (3 credits)
HCT 110 - Therapeutic Communication in the Health Care Setting (3 credits)
HCT 196 - On-Site Training (1 credit)
PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology (3 credits) or
HLT 228 - Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 18

Program Information (PSAHHS)

For additional information about this program visit the Public Safety, Allied Health and Human Services Division web page, stop by Hampton Campus, Hampton III - Suite 747, phone 757/825-2808 or email psahhs@vpcc.edu.

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Healthcare Technician - Nurse Aide (221-157-04) Career Studies Certificate

Program Requirements

Semester Total Credits 18

Program Information (PSAHHS)