AHP - Certified Nursing Assistant
Program Description
The Academy of Health Professions is an exploratory and preparatory program for the secondary school student. The program incorporates and correlates instruction in the classroom and the laboratory with planned clinical experiences in multiple health care settings. Throughout the program, students are expected to enroll in multiple classes that will enhance their learning in this field and better prepare them for the rigor of postsecondary studies.
The program is designed to develop health care skills and practices that will enable the student to function effectively in a job situation at the entry-level or to pursue further study at a college or university. The course requires three years for completion at which time the student is eligible to receive articulation credits and a certification as a Nursing Assistant.
| Available Certifications | Available College Credits |
|---|---|
| Maryland Board of Nursing – Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure American Heart Association – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification American Heart Association – Standard First Aid Certification OSHA-10 |
College of Southern Maryland (5 Credits) Stevenson University (4 Credits) |
Course Sequence
Structures and Functions of the Human Body
Foundations of Medical and Health Science
Introductory Skills Lab and Clinical Experience
Specialized Clinical Internship
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Internship
Advanced Skills Lab
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology Education Requirement | Structures & Functions of the Human Body | Foundations of Medical & Health Science | Specialized Clinical Internship |
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Elective | Intro Skills Lab & Clinical Experiences | Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Internship |
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Financial Literacy | Elective | Advanced Skills Lab |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Elective |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
| 8 | Elective | Elective | Elective | Elective |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
North Point High School- Students apply in 8th grade