Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified nursing assistants help patients with basic care such as feeding, bathing, and dressing, under the direction of nursing staff.

Pathway

Health Science Technology, Patient Care & Therapeutic Careers

Suggested courses

These are good places to start. The counseling office can help you build your plan.

Medical & Health Careers

CNA
Grades 9 to 12. One semester (2 blocks). 1 credit (to be confirmed).
Trained Medication Aide
Grades 10 to 12. One semester (2 blocks). 1 credit (to be confirmed).
Medical Terminology
Grades 10 to 12. One semester (2 blocks). 1 credit (to be confirmed).
Anatomy & Physiology
Grades 11 and 12. Full year. 1 credit.

Science Foundations

General Biology
Grades 10 to 12. Full year. 1 credit.
General Chemistry
Grades 11 and 12. Full year. 1 credit.

Human & Social Connections

Introduction to Psychology
Grades 11 and 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. College credit available.
Introduction to Sociology
Grades 11 and 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. College credit available.

Work-Based Learning

Internship: Work Based Learning
Grades 11 and 12. One semester (3 blocks). 1.5 credits (to be confirmed).