Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services (Nursing Assistant) (Diploma) (D45970)
The Therapeutics and Diagnostics Program provides a foundation for success in nursing and allied health curricula. The curriculum prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Course work emphasizes growth and development throughout the lifespan, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management; family resources and services; and employment skills. Graduates of this program may be eligible to be listed on the Division of Health Services Regulation Nurse Aide registry as a Nursing Assistant I and the NC Board of Nursing Registry as a Nursing Assistant II. They may be employed in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and doctors’ offices.
Nurse Aide: The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family re- sources and services and employment skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and safe performance of skills necessary to be eligible for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I & Nurse Aide II Registry.
**Please Note: You are required to have a high school diploma before taking NAS-107.
Academic Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| NAS 102 | Nurse Aide II | 6 |
| NAS 107 | Medication Aide | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Summer Semester
| MED 120 | Survey of Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 40