18
Credits
Get started int the world of healthcare with our dynamic 18- Credit Career and Technical Program in Nursing Assistance. Students not only gain invaluable knowledge and skills but also have the chance to secure industry certifications that can take them into a fulfilling career right after graduation.
Career & Technical High School Diploma Program
Nursing Assistant Track
Discover your potential in the world of healthcare as a Nursing Assistant student. Enroll in our 18-Credit Career and Technical Program and set your course toward a rewarding and bright future. Your path to mastering essential nursing skills and earning industry certifications begins right here at Zoni American High School. Immerse yourself in your education and open the door to endless possibilities in the healthcare field!
Graduation
Requirements
for the Nursing Assistant High School Diploma Program:
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3
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0.5
0.5
Note: 1 Math Credit Substituted for Industry Certification. Financial Literacy, Nursing Assistant 1A, Nursing Assistant 1B, and Career Research and Decision Making substituted for work-based learning requirements.
Nursing assistant 3 Year Course Sample
English I
Algebra I
Anatomy & Physiology
World History
Medical Terminology 1A (0.5)
Health Science Foundations 1A (0.5)
Global Perspectives
English II
Geometry
Biology + Lab
U.S. Gov (0.5)
Economics (0.5)
Medical Terminology 1B (0.5)
Health Science Foundations 1B (0.5)
U.S. History
English III
Algebra II
Chemistry + Lab
Nursing Assistant 1A (0.5)
Nursing Assistant 1B (0.5)
Financial Literacy (0.5)
Career Research and Decision Making (0.5)
English IV
Our program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare and earn these certifications.
Certifications
National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) Certification
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Nursing Assistant Certification
Types of Jobs Available with these certifications
Nursing Assistant
Facts about the
Nursing Assistant industry
Average Salary in U.S. Dollars
$25,000 – $44,000 Per Year
*Zoni American High School is not guaranteeing jobs or wages. All wage information comes from the Dept. of Labor and Statistics.
The demand for nursing assistants is on the rise due to an aging population and increased healthcare needs.
Nursing assistants work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home healthcare.
Nursing assistants play a crucial role in healthcare settings, providing basic care, assistance with daily activities, and vital support to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
In 2020, there were approximately 1.5 million nursing assistants and orderlies employed in the United States.
Obtaining a nursing assistant certification allows you to pursue opportunities for career growth within the healthcare industry by continuing your education to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or registered nurses (RNs),
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