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OverviewStudents have the opportunity toward being a Certified Nursing Assistant to explore careers in health care and work (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Practice with hands-on training in a simulated setting and focus on learning concepts essential for pursuing a career in the health industry.

Student Experience & ProjectsA variety of activities will enrich the classroom training, including health oriented activities such as community service events, blood drive, fire and rescue activities, senior center health screenings, service learning projects, HOSA competitions, job shadows, athletic trainer assistance, summer health camps, internships, and health industry career fairs.

Possible Careers• Nurse Aide• Phlebotomist• Medical Assistant• Dental Assistant• Medical Laboratory

Technician• LPN• Registered Nurse• Pharmacy

Technician• EMT• Radiologic &

Respiratory Technologists

As well as many other specialized occupations

Field Trips• SCC Surgical

Technology Simulation Lab– Bryan Medical Center West

• SCC Medical Laboratory Technology

• SCC Respiratory Care

• Bryan College of Health Sciences Plastinates & Cadaver Lab

Dual Credits: Earn up to 15 (EMT) or 20.5 (CNA) SCC credits.15.5/20.5

Health Sciences PathwayCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

11th & 12th Graders

Health Sciences Pathway

8800 O Street | Lincoln, NE 68520 | 402.325.4700 | thecareer.academyInformation subject to change.

AwardsState HOSA: 1st in Pharmacy Science, 1st in Medical Law & Ethics, 1st in Behavioral Health

“You learn a lot and you get a head start on your career!”

– Ellie, LSE

“It is hands on and more in depth than high school classes.”

– Karyssa, LSW

First Semester Second Semester

LPS Course Diff Anatomy &

Physiology (semesters 1 & 2)

HLTH 1020 (3.0) Cncpts in Hlth Sciences

LPS Course Diff Anat & Physiology

(semesters 1 & 2)

HLTH 1080 (3.5) EKG: Electrocardiograph

Technician

EMTDual Credits Available

15.5

First Semester Second Semester

MEDA 1206 (3.0) Medical Law, Ethics &

Cultural Comm.

TBD (4.0) EMT or PTA or PCA

MEDA 1406 (2.0) Basic Pharmacology

TBD (2.0-4.0) ???

First Semester Second Semester

LPS Course Human Biology

HLTH 1020 (3.0) Cncpts in Hlth Sciences

LPS Course HS Medical Terminology

FSDT 1350 (3.0) Basic Nutrition

CNA/NursingDual Credits Available

20.5

First Semester Second Semester

HLTH 1060 (3.0) Comprehensive Medical

Terminology

NURA 1401 (4.0) Nursing Assistant

HLTH 1040 (2.5) Medication Aide

MEDT 1100 (2.0) Proc. in Phlebotomy

MEDA 1206 (3.0) Medical Law, Ethics &

Cultural Comm.

LPS Course Diff Anatomy & Physiology (semesters 1 & 2)

-OR-

Additional high school courses taken at TCA to meet graduation requirements (Students earn 30 LPS credits per year toward the 245 LPS credits required for graduation).

YEAR 1 First Semester: 11th LPS Gov’t & Politics (5 LPS credits); 11th LPS Psychology (5 LPS credits). YEAR 2: Senior English Seminar English (10 LPS credits) Course completed over two semesters earning 5 credits each semester.

Related Associate of Applied Science Degrees Offered at SCCMultiple Related AAS/AA Degrees & Certifications at SCC

Recommended Classes to Take in Your Home High SchoolHighly Recommended: Intro to Health Science (Special requirements by start of year two: BLS, CPR, Background Check and Drug Testing (EMT only) | Encouraged: Medical Terminology