Allied Health courses including Nursing and other Health Sciences.

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NUR 242 01 F26:Balyeat NUR 242 F26:Balyeat - Transition to RN Program

This theory and lab course is designed for Practical Nurses who possess a current license and have stopped out of nursing school greater than one year. The course strengthens the student's ability to develop and utilize the nursing care plan, complete detailed assessments, and engage in clinical reasoning. Students completing the course will understand the differences between the LPN and RN scope of practice. Nursing skills reviewed and evaluated include but are not limited to: IV insertion, medication administration, assessment, Foley catheter insertion, drug dosage calculations, trach care, EKG interpretation, sterile dressing changes, and glucometer usage. OB and Pediatric care will also be reviewed.

NUR 240 01 F26:Balyeat NUR 240 F26:Balyeat - Concepts of Nursg Pract of Adults

This course further expands on the concepts of nursing practice with application to the care of adult patients with stable and unstable conditions. Mental health is integrated throughout the course. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratory, simulatin center, and a variety of clinical settings to include regional hospitals, wound care, and dialysis centers.

CED 401 32 U26:Sprague CED 401 U26: Sprague- Nurse Aide Training

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training – 3-Week Intensive Course
Location: Gogebic Community College
Clinicals: Gogebic Medical Care Facility Wakefield (7am-3pm)

Jumpstart your healthcare career in just three weeks with this accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program at Gogebic Community College. This collaborative course is made possible through a partnership between Gogebic Community College, Westgate Nursing Center, Gogebic Medical Care Facility, and the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District.

Students will receive a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab training at GCC, followed by real-world clinical experience at Gogebic Medical Care Facility. The curriculum covers essential CNA skills including patient care, infection control, communication, safety, and vital signs—fully preparing students to sit for the Michigan CNA certification exam.

Requirements: Minimum age 16, negative TB test, and up-to-date immunizations. Attendance is mandatory due to the condensed schedule.

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CED 401 28 H U26:Carroll CED 401 U26:Carroll - Nurse Aide Training

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CED 401 27 H U26:Carroll CED 401 U26:Carroll - Nurse Aide Training

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NUR 150 01 U26:Helppi NUR 150 U26:Helppi - Practical Nursing Exit Course

The purpose of this course is to prepare students completing the first year of the ADN program who choose to engage in nursing at the level of the Practical Nurse scope of practice. This course provides additional nursing content and skills needed at the PN level focusing on the SLOs at the end of the second level of nursing courses.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) : High School- Mrs. Sprague RN, BSN MEd

This course prepares high school students for a career as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) using the Hartman’s Patient Care Technician textbook and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) certification exam. Students will gain essential skills in patient care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities. The course emphasizes therapeutic communication, culturally competent care, and patient safety. Hands-on clinical experience and interactive learning will help students build the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in the healthcare field and pass the NHA certification exam.

Nursing Assistant (NA): High School Mrs. Sprague RN, BSN MEd

This course prepares high school students for a career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The curriculum includes hands-on skills practice, classroom instruction, and clinical experience in a long term care facility. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the state CNA certification exam, opening opportunities for employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care.