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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
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Pathway

Health Sciences

Location

Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College

Dual Credit Provider

Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College

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Pathway Invitation

Would you like to provide basic hands-on medical care to patients in a hospital or nursing home, assisting them with their needs? The CNA concentration might work for you.

This healthcare program equips students with essential skills and knowledge for a career in the medical field as a certified nursing assistant. Students begin by learning medical terminology, including abbreviations, symbols, and word parts to build a strong medical vocabulary for clear communication and record interpretation. They also gain hands-on experience in patient care. For those interested in becoming nursing assistants, the program offers specialized training in basic care, dementia care, and long-term care, leading to eligibility for Indiana’s certification exam. The program’s final course expands skills for work in diverse healthcare settings, covering topics like medical law, electronic health records, and behavioral health, with additional certificates available.

Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Pathway Sequence

Grade 10

Sophomore Year

  • English 10
  • Geometry
  • Chemistry

Pathway Courses

  • Principles of Biomedical Science
  • Principles of Healthcare
  • Medical Terminology
Grade 11

Junior Year

  • English
  • Algebra II
  • US History

Pathway Courses

  • CNA Preparation
  • Work-Based Learning Capstone
Grade 12

Senior Year

OR
  • English
  • Government
  • Economics
  • *Required pathway courses may be taken out of sequence at the discretion of the guidance department.
  • **ITCC courses are subject to change.
Pathway Careers

Potential Careers

  • Certified Nursing Aide
Pathway Certifications

Potential Certifications/Credentials

  • Ivy Tech Certified Nursing Aide