Nursing Assistant - Occupational Skills Award
Occupational Skills Award
Program Learning Outcomes
- Define the roles, functions, and responsibilities of the nursing assistant as a member of the health care team.
- Utilize the knowledge and skills needed to give safe client care as a beginning nursing assistant in healthcare facilities under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Utilize appropriate communication techniques to relay observations, concerns, and patient status updates to nurses and other healthcare professionals, promoting safe, coordinated, and efficient care delivery.
Program of Study
1st Semester| Course | Title | Credits |
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| HPRS-1101 | Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
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| HPRS-2302 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health | 3 |
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| HITT-1305 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
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| NURA-1160 | Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide & Pati | 1 |
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| NURA-1301 | Nurse Aid for Health Care | 3 |
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This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation
Credit Hours
- 8 credit hours — total of the courses listed above (calculated, alternatives counted once)
Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 22, 2026 Official catalog page