ABOUT US

Health Occupations is a two-year dual credit program, using a curriculum aligned with
the State of Illinois requirement to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

FOCUS AREA
First Aid / CPR Certification
Workplace and team building
Critical thinking Communication
Medical terminology
Disease prevention and recognition
Hands-on lab activities
Quizzes, tests, and projects
Opportunities for job shadowing, guest speakers, internships, and field trips

COURSE SEQUENCE
Instructor: Iryna Jones, RN/BSN
iryna.jones@psd150.org

YEAR I

HUMAN BIOLOGY

NURSE’S ASSISTANT: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

YEAR 2

NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

CREDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY
First Aid/CPR Certification
Dual credit through ICC
Certified Nurse's Assistant License

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)
Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
Hospitals
Assisted Living and Retirement Communities
Home Health Aide
Hospice Aide
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Nursing Unit Clerk
Medical Assistant
Career preparation to LPN, RN