Health Occupations

One-year program offered to junior and senior students, who are at least 16 years of age and are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field.   Upon completion of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements, the students will be eligible to take the State Certified Nursing Assistant exam at the end of the school year.  The students must meet the following criteria to be successful in Health Occupations:  1) Achieve a C or better each quarter throughout the year on the coursework, 2) Be competent at the 21 skills in the laboratory and at the clinical site, 3) Have excellent attendance throughout the school year, and 4) Pass the criminal background check 5) Pass an entrance exam. Students must have an outstanding work ethic, be self-motivated, and take initiative to be successful in Health Occupations.  This is a state regulated program that requires students to spend 80 hours of theory and 40 hours of clinical time working with patients.    

8 Dual Credits with SVCC:   NRS101-Basic Nursing Assistant, NRS103-Advanced Nursing Assistant