Pre-Nursing (Off-Campus)
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Students in this Career Academy program have hands-on medical training to prepare them for entry-level healthcare careers. Students gain practical experience while earning certifications, such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), medical assistant or physical therapy equipment. The program offers students a direct path to working in hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities while also providing a strong foundation for further nursing education.
PATHWAY POTENTIAL EARNINGS
$21,900 - $40,620
PATHWAY JOB EXAMPLES
- Patient Care Tech
- School Health Aid
- Doctor Office Aid
- CNA Resident Care Facility
- Traveling CNA
- CNA Hospice
- CNA Assisted Living Facility
- CNA Home Health Care
- CNA VA Hospital
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CLASS SEQUENCE SUGGESTIONS
The class sequence below is a sample schedule for a student choosing this pathway. Many core classes taken at a student’s home school are offered as Advanced Placement or dual credit. Dual credit and employment certification options are offered for this pathway. When students choose an off-campus pathway, they will have three classes at their home school junior and senior years.
Bolded classes are pathway specific classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
(10th Grade)
- Principles of Healthcare
- English 10
- Geometry
- Chemistry/Physics
- World Perspectives
- Elective
- Elective
JUNIOR YEAR
(11th Grade)
- Medical Terminology
- Healthcare Specialist: CNA
- English 11
- Algebra II
- US History
SENIOR YEAR
(12th Grade)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), EKG, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy or Physical Therapy Assistant certification
- English
- Math
- Government/ Personal Finance
CAPSTONE
Students enrolled in Pathways through the FWCS Career Academy take dual-credit courses during junior year in preparation for a capstone project or internship opportunity senior year.
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