Contact Info

Professional Medical Careers Contact: Cheri Svensson
Phone: (360)473-0565
E-mail: cheri.svensson@bsd.wednet.edu

Professional Medical Careers Program Information

Students learn basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology/diseases, medical terminology, First Aid and CPR, and basic knowledge and care of the adult patient. Students completing all course work and a 50 hour clinical experience will become a State Licensed Nursing Assistant Certified ready for immediate employment.

Professional Medical Careers Fact Sheet
Career Clusters: Health & Social Services; Science and Engineering

Helpful attributes and abilities of student:

Ability to work with others, good communication skills. Basic math and science skills.

Length of program:

Program is open entry, which means a student may start at any time depending on space available. Students need at least 1 year for minimum skill development.

Sessions offered:

Session I – 8-10:30 am
Session II – 11:10 am – 1:40 pm
Alternating days for Peninsula, Gig Harbor and South Kitsap or customized as needed.

Equivalency credits available:

English, Science, Social Science, Health

*Note: Some school districts do not allow Equivalency Credit. Please check with your high school counselor for approval prior to enrolling.

Articulation:

Olympic College – HOCC 100 (6 credits) & HOCC 101 (6 credits)

Industry skills standards used:

National Health Care Skills Standard
Nursing Assistant Certified

Related careers:

Nursing, imaging, dental, animal care
Rehabilitative and emergency care
Environmental health
Biotechnology and research