Allied Health-Pre Nursing

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be able to:

• Demonstrate a strong foundation in health-related sciences, applied mathematics, English, humanities and social sciences that are required in health care professions.
• Identify the anatomical structure and functions of the human body.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals.
• Identify the properties of matter, atomic structure, molecular geometry, periodic table arrangements, and chemical bonding and ionization.
• Understand the functional anatomy of the human body and associated kinesiology.
• Gain an appreciation for the delivery of health care with the environment of continuously changing vulnerable, racial, ethnic, and cultural demographics.
• Demonstrate the principles of critical thinking in the process of problem resolution.
• Complete the non-academic requirements for acceptance into the Practical Nursing program including, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug clearance, child abuse clearance, documentation from a health care provider of up to date immunizations and/or titers, and a medical examination by a licensed health care provider.

NOTE: Successful completion of this program or specific terms in this program does not guarantee acceptance into the Practical Nursing program.