Health Careers Certifications

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High School Juniors and Seniors Only

Start your health and medical or nursing career by preparing for two state certifications: Long-Term Care Nurse Assistant and Home Health Care Nurse Assistant. This class provides core knowledge based on the Oklahoma State Department of Health Guidelines. Upon certification, you can begin your career as a Long Term and Home Health Care Nurse Assistant, and additionally you are prepared to continue your education in the health care industry. Nursing Assistants perform delegated tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Nurse Assistants focus on the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the resident and their family.

Program Highlights

Experience the joy and satisfaction of helping others with activities of daily living in long term care and home health settings
Perform therapeutic treatments, take vital signs, and provide mobility assistance
Develop a foundation to provide compassionate care for patients and their families that will make a positive difference

Career Focus

Prepared for state certification, immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Certifications | Clinicals/Career Coaching | Work-based Experiences

Program Details

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Courses

Course Name
Career Exploration
Health Careers Core Curriculum
Anatomy & Physiology- ★
Medical Terminology
Long Term Care Nurse Aide
Home Health Care Nursing Aide (Deeming)
Total Class Hours: 525
★ Course may be available for academic and/or Oklahoma’s Promise credit.

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Potential Occupations

Every career has value and can be the right choice for you. Your education, experience and training will lead you to different careers. Someone in this program might consider career options listed below.

Entry Level Careers

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Social and Human Service Assistants

Technical Careers

Assisted Living and/or Residential Care Aides

Hospital Aides

Medical Assistants

Professional Careers

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Emergency Medical Technicians

Source: Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides

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Adult Nurse Aide Students

Build your nursing career foundation by learning Certified Nurse Aide skills! Nurse aides are also known as nursing assistants, certified nursing assistants, geriatric aides, and patient care technicians. Nurse Aides provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks in long term care facilities, hospitals, and patients' / residents' homes under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.

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Are you a working adult with limited time? Explore short term classes offered to fit various schedules. Click the image below for training currently offered in health & public safety related careers.

HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience.

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