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Health Sciences

Health Sciences

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Health Sciences is a one-year course designed for high school students wishing to enter the medical field. Students will acquire valuable knowledge and training that will prepare them for a variety of healthcare professions. They will gain experience in basic health care, CPR, anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, and common disorders while in a lab, clinical, or classroom setting. Clinical and classroom experiences prepare students to take the state's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Instructor

Mrs. Bledsoe, MS-CTE, BSN, RN, graduated with honors in 1990 from Missouri Western State College (now MWSU) with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She worked 26 years as a RN in multiple settings including hospital diabetic and medical surgical units, home health and long-term care. She also worked as Parent Educator and substitute nurse for North Platte R-1 Parents As Teachers program and Charge nurse and MDS coordinator for a long-term care and skilled nursing rehabilitation facility. Mrs. Bledsoe has been teaching at NCC since 2016 

Contact Mrs. Bledsoe
Phone: 816-858-5505 x1721 
Email:[email protected]

Instructor

Mr. Brown, MS-CTE, BSN, RN, earned his LPN in 1989 from Kansas City Mo. Board of Education Program of Practical Nursing, ADN in 1995 from Sanford-Brown College, and BSN in 2013 from Mid America Nazarene University. He has more than 30 years of experience working as a CNA instructor and in acute care. David has been teaching at NCC since 2016

Contact Mr. Brown
Phone: 816-858-5505 x1721  
Email:[email protected]

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage*

Average Salary*

Anesthesiologist Assistant

$62.51

$130,020  

Nurse Practitioner 

$60.70

$126,260 

Registered Nurse

$41.38

$86,070 

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

$40.61

 $84,470 

Licensed Practical Nurse

$28.72

$59,730 

Community Health Worker

$23.17

$48,200 

Phlebotomist 

$20.10

$41,810 

Certified Nurse Aide

$18.36

$38,200 

* Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024

AREAS OF STUDY

  • Safety in Health Care

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Medical Terminology

  • Health Care Skills

  • Healthcare Provider CPR (Basic Life Support)

  • Basic Assessment & Vital Signs

  • Career Interest Course Work

  • Development of Professionalism

  • Opportunities in Career Areas

  • Employment Preparedness

  • Community Service Hours

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students meeting the qualifications are eligible for the Missouri Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA). They also can earn CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed and OSHA for Healthcare.

MCC COLLEGE CREDIT

Introduction to Health Professions:                    2CH

Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions:   4CH

 

PREREQUISITES

CAREER TREE

Click the tree below to view an interactive Health Sciences career exploration guide. 

health sciences tree

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