Health Sciences

Health Sciences

HS V10 Certified Nurse Assistant 6 Units
Formerly: HS 10
In-Class Hours: 61.25 lecture, 131.25 laboratory
Enrollment Limitations: Admitted to the program. Criminal background clearance. Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Drug and alcohol clearance. Fingerprint clearance. Minimum age of 18. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. No felony convictions per California Penal Code. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases.

This course will prepare the student to apply for certification to practice as a nurse assistant, providing care to clients in a variety of health care settings. Theory presentation will be coordinated with clinical practice in skilled nursing facilities to complete the state required curriculum including topics such as patient rights, interpersonal skills, safety, asepsis, clinical skills, nutrition, rehabilitation, documentation and death and dying. Upon completion of this course with a grade of C or better, the student will be eligible to take the certification exam from the California Department of Public Health.

Catalog Notes: Each student must have a valid Social Security Card (SSN) or an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to apply to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for certification and to obtain a background check; the California Department of Public Health may deny certification to those with criminal records.
Grade Modes: Letter Graded
Field Trips: May be required
Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree
AA/AS GE: 7, E1
Transfer Credit: None
HS V12 Home Health Aide 2 Units
Formerly: HS 12
In-Class Hours: 26.25 lecture, 26.25 laboratory
Enrollment Limitations: Criminal background clearance. Current CNA certification. Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Drug and alcohol clearance. Fingerprint clearance. Minimum age of 18. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. No felony convictions per California Penal Code. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases.

This course is designed to prepare the student to apply for employment and practice as a nurse assistant/home health aide, providing care to clients in the home or hospice setting who are unable to care for themselves.

Catalog Notes: Each student must have a valid Social Security Card (SSN) or an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to apply to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for certification and to obtain a background check; the California Department of Public Health may deny certification to those with criminal records.
Grade Modes: Pass/No Pass Grading
Degree Applicability: Not applicable for degree credit
AA/AS GE: None
Transfer Credit: None
HS V96 Work Experience Education in Health Science 1-14 Units
In-Class Hours: 54-756 paid cooperative
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HS V10
Advisories/Rec Prep: Students should contact the instructor and review the requirements for units of credit
Enrollment Limitations: Criminal background clearance. Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Department Chair approval. Drug and alcohol clearance. Fingerprint clearance. Minimum age of 18. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. Approval of ADN director; meet all clinical facility requirements, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in discipline courses.

This course offers students who are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students.

Catalog Notes: Students may enroll in up to 14 units of work experience education per semester or term; There is no limit to the number of terms for which a student may enroll in work experience education.
Grade Modes: Pass/No Pass Grading
Repeatable for Credit: Course may be repeated up to a maximum of 14 units of credit.
Field Trips: May be required
Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree
AA/AS GE: None
Transfer Credit: CSU
UC Credit Limitations: None