Cost For High School Students $0
For Adults $5,404
Cost information is approximate, please visit the program's website for the most up to date information available.
Health Sciences Program | License
North Country Career Center
This is intended for high school students attending from within the district. Students from outside the district or adults who are not enrolled in high school can contact the center to apply for this program, as well.
Description
This is intended for high school students attending from within the district. College credits may be available as part of this program. Students from outside the district or adults who are not enrolled in high school can contact the center to apply for this program, as well.
Health Sciences I includes anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, infection control, legal responsibilities, medical terminology, job safety, employability skills, and much more. A clinical component is included to provide hands-on experience in areas including nursing, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, dental care, nutrition, surgical services, veterinary science, and more. In Health Sciences II, students continue to expand skills and career path options and choose between Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or dual enrollment in the Human Growth and Development course. All students study medical terminology for optional dual enrollment credit.
This program includes the following credential(s): Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) & ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
Financial Assistance
CTE funding sources
For high school students attending from within the district, there is no cost to this program. For students from outside of the district and adults who are not enrolled in high school, local scholarships and other funding sources may be available. Follow the link and contact the CTE center for more information.
State or Local Grant
Institutional Grant
Private Grant
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- Healthcare and social assistance
