Health Occupations 1

This course provides a strong base for students who wish to gain experience and background for advanced study in the health and medical fields. Instruction includes orientation to health-related careers, basic patient care skills, medical terminology, nutrition, anatomy, physiology and first aid. In addition, this course prepares students for the Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant exam for certification. This certification is required for employment in a hospital, long-term care facility, or home health care. Since there is a minimum requirement of theory and clinical hours, excellent attendance is crucial.  Clinical experiences at community health care facilities are an integral part of the program.  A criminal background check will be done on all students prior to the start of clinical rotations and students are not allowed to have any convictions.  A mandatory urine drug screen will be conducted as well.  The results of this screen must be negative in order for the student to remain a full participant in this course. There will be a student lab fee of $15 to be used toward the costs of the criminal background check, TB skin test & Urine drug screen. Students must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds in order to complete physical tasks that are mandatory for passing skills.  Students must also be able to pass a number of skills before attending clinicals. Students may have to arrange for transportation to scheduled clinical experiences at regional health care facilities.  A health occupations student organization (Skills-USA) is provided to develop leadership, personal-social and other skills.  In order to earn a college credit for NUR 100 in addition to High School credit, students must achieve an appropriate reading placement test score.

Health Occupations 2

Location: KEC Central/Area Healthcare Facilities
2 High School Credits   
Prerequisite: Illinois Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and a minimum grade of "C" in Health Occupations I and/or consent of instructors.

This course will continue to prepare students in the healthcare field for further certification and advanced work at the college level. Subject matter to be covered will include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and careers in several health occupations. Students must be placed in unpaid internship positions at local medical facilities. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to internship sites. A mandatory urine drug screen will be required for students to participate in clinical experiences.  Consent for the testing and a negative drug screen will be required for a student to remain a full participant in this course.  There will be a student lab fee of $10 to be used toward the costs of the TB skin test & urine drug screen.  Excellent attendance at the home school is essential for success in this program.  A health occupations student organization (Skills-USA) is provided to support student development.