HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
CNA CERTIFICATION

P.O. Box 5187 1202 East Locust

Bloomington, IL. 61702-5187

Phone: 309 - 829 - 8671

Fax: 309-828-3546

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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS I

Are you thinking of a career in health care?  Well this is the class for you!  The opportunities are unlimited for trained professionals in the health care field.  Upon successful completion of this course; students are eligible to take the State Certification for Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA). Classroom instruction will include fundamental health-care principles, basic patient care; such as Vital Signs (Blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temp.), height/weight, transferring residents, dressing and feeding residents, bathing, and basic aseptic procedures. Students will participate in clinical two days weekly from October to April at Westminster Village.  Attendance is essential due to the number of State Mandated hours. *This class is recommended for students planning for post-secondary education or career attainment. *Math, reading, spelling, and communication skills are necessary.


HEALTH OCCUPATIONS II
Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Health Occupations I with a B average or above, and successful attainment of CNA Certification.

Students who have successfully attained the CNA certification, have a B average and who are in the Top 15 of the class may have the opportunity to enroll in Health Occupations II.  Students will benefit from speakers within the industry, enhance their technical skill development through internships, and develop workplace skills required in the health care profession.  Student internships include, but are not limited to, Millennium Pain Center, OSF Surgi-Center, and Community Cancer Center, St. Joseph Hospital, and various Dr. Offices and Clinics.  This class is recommended for students planning for post-secondary education or career attainment.