WHO is the instructor?

Mrs. Carol Whitney is the instructor of the Nursing Occupations program.

WHAT certifications can I achieve or work toward in the Nursing Occupations program?

CNA-The Nursing Occupations program provides an opportunity for students to earn the State of Michigan Certified Nursing Assistant certification. To obtain this certification a student must pass a knowledge and clinical skills test administered by a State of Michigan testing facility. A student must pass both portions of this test to obtain the certification. Certification will entitle a student to apply for any position as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Care Aide.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer (Red Cross)-CPR is an emergency lifesaving method used to restart the heart and lungs and is performed when the breathing or the heartbeat has stopped.

First Aide (Red Cross)-First aide has three aims, which are to preserve life, to prevent deterioration in a casualty's condition, and to promote recovery.

Students may earn a Marketable Skills Certificate-The marketable skills certification process provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate, document, and defend their achievement of employer validated standards and competencies. Achievement of the marketable skills certification should improve the likelihood of success in future employment and/or a continuing educational program.

WHAT college credits can I earn in the Nursing Occupations program?