Health science programs provide instruction in postsecondary patient care assisting for students who desire employment in the allied health area. Following the dual enrollment guidelines, students earn both high school elective credits toward graduation and postsecondary credit from the community college. Students participate in clinical experiences at a nursing home and a local hospital. Students completing the program, are prepared to take the national Certified Nursing Assistant exam.
To link to the Florida Department of Education Frameworks click on the underlined course title.
Prog
#
Number
Completion
Points
Arts/ Science/
Social Studies Substitutions*
Cluster
8417100
8417110
8417141
Health Science 1
Health Science 2
Dental Aide 3
2
2
2
A
B
1.0
1.0
1.0
Science
8417100
8417110
8417171
Health Science 1
Health Science 2
Emergency Medical Responder 3
2
2
2
A
B
1.0
1.0
1.0
Science
8417100
8417110
8417120
Health Science 1
Health Science 2
Health and Wellness 3
2
2
2
A
B
1.0
1.0
1.0
Science
8417100
8417110
Nursing
Assistant
Health Science 1
or
Health Science 2
2
2
A
1.0
1.0
Science
103
103
HSC 1000
HSC 1532
or
Introduction to Health Care
Advanced Medical Terminology
N/A
N/A
3/.5
3/.5
103
103
103
103
HCP 0003
HCP 0121
HCP 0332
HCP 0020
and
Basic Healthcare Worker
Articulated Nursing Assistant
Advanced Home Health Aide
Patient Care Assistant
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3/.5
3/.5
3/.5
3/.5
*PFA = Performing & Fine Arts Creditdddddcd
SC = 4th Science CreditdddddddSS
= 4th Social Studies Credit
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