Health science programs provide instruction in postsecondary patient care assisting for students who desire employment in the allied health area. Following the dual enrollment guidelines, students earn both high school elective credits toward graduation and postsecondary credit from the community college. Students participate in clinical experiences at a nursing home and a local hospital. Students completing the program, are prepared to take the national Certified Nursing Assistant exam.
To link to the Florida Department of Education Frameworks click on the underlined course title.
Prog
#
Number
Completion
Points
Arts/ Science/
Social Studies Substitutions*
Cluster
8417100
8417110
8417131
Health Science 1
Health Science 2
Allied Health Assisting 3
2
2
2
A
B
1.0
1.0
1.0
Science
8417100
8417110
8417141
Health Science 1
Health Science 2
Dental Aide 3
2
2
2
A
B
1.0
1.0
1.0
Science
8417100
8417110
8407171
Health Science 1
Health Science 2
First Responder 3
2
2
2
A
B
1.0
1.0
1.0
Science
8417100
8417110
8417120
Health Science 1
Health Science 2
Health and Wellness 3
2
2
2
A
B
1.0
1.0
1.0
Science
8417100
8417110
Nursing
Assistant
Health Science 1
or
Health Science 2
2
2
A
1.0
1.0
Science
103
103
HSC 1000
HSC 1532
or
Introduction to Health Care
Advanced Medical Terminology
N/A
N/A
3/.5
3/.5
103
103
103
103
103
HCP 0001
HCP 0120
HCP 0310
HCP 0620
EMS 1059
and
Fundamentals of Health Careers
Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aid
Patient Care Assistant
First Responder: Emergency Care
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3/.5
3/.5
3/.5
3/.5
3/.5
*PFA = Performing & Fine Arts Creditdddddcd
SC = 4th Science CreditdddddddSS
= 4th Social Studies Credit
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