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Pre-Nursing


  • Develop essential patient care skills, including vital signs, personal care, and basic clinical procedures using industry-standard equipment
  • Gain hands-on experience in simulated and real-world healthcare settings while earning CNA licensure as well as Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification
  • Build a strong foundation in anatomy, medical terminology, and healthcare practices while preparing for entry into the nursing field

CAREER FOCUS: 
Prepare for advanced certification, immediate employment, and further education.
Hands-On Experience ~ College Credit ~ Certifications ~ Competitive Advantage

  • American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Ohio Department of Health - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • National Healthcareer Association - Certified Phlebotomy Technician


Nursing Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Ohio Annual Salary: $39,010
Ohio Hourly Wage: $18.76
Education: High School Diploma / State-approved Training & Certification

Description: Provide hands-on care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings. Nursing assistants help with daily activities, monitor patients, take vital signs, and communicate changes in a patient's condition to nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Ohio Annual Salary: $63,000
Ohio Hourly Wage: Approximately $30.29
Education: Postsecondary Nursing Program / Practical Nursing Diploma

Description: Provide basic nursing care to patients under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. LPNs monitor patient health, administer medications, assist with treatments, maintain patient records, and provide personal care.

Registered Nurse (RN)
Ohio Annual Salary: $82,510
Ohio Hourly Wage: $39.67
Education: Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Description: Provide and coordinate patient care, assess patients' health conditions, administer medications and treatments, operate medical equipment, and educate patients and families about health conditions and care.


Lakeland Community College

  • HLTH 1100  Introduction to U.S. Health Care System – 2 Semester Hours

  • MDAS 1210 Basic Patient Skills – 2 Semester Hours

  • HLTH 1238 Structure, Function, Disease & Therapeutics of the Human Body – 4 Semester Hours


Junior Year Courses
  • Career Technical Program: 4 High School Credits
  • English: 1 High School Credit
  • Government: 1 High School Credit
  • Math: 1 High School Credit

Senior Year Courses
  • Career Technical Program: 4 High School Credits
  • English: 1 High School Credit
  • Math: 1 High School Credit
  • Science: 1 High School Credit



Drug Free Club

Drug Free Club is a voluntary club that gives students an added reason to say “no” to drugs. By participating, students agree to random drug screens during the school year. A-Tech will also offer several perks to the students to encourage their participation. We will schedule the first drug test within the first two months of the school year. After the student takes the first drug test, they will receive a membership card from the Drug Free Club. During the rest of the school year, they may be randomly tested. To participate in the program students and their parents need to complete the membership application and turn it in to the Student Services Office.



National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country.
Since its founding in 1984, nearly 1 million students have become NTHS alumni. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides close to $300,000 in scholarships annually, and strives to help connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.



SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving a quarter-million high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA also provides the opportunity for students to participate in career-technical competitions where they can demonstrate their skills alongside goal-oriented peers at the local, state, and national levels.

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