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Pre-Nursing LPN

Certificate
Pre-Nursing LPN
River Valley Community College > Programs > Pre-Nursing LPN
Overview
Concentrations
Mission
Goals & Outcomes
Program Specific Requirements
Program of Study
Faculty
Overview

Overview

The large number of entry level healthcare positions at our local healthcare facilities are highly competitive.  The Healthcare Applications program will give you an edge when applying for those jobs by providing you a solid background in current healthcare issues, patient communication, and medical terminology; as well as providing basic skills in hands on patient care and letting you customize your program based on your goals.

Career Options

  • Home Health Aide
  • Dietetic Aid
  • Wellness Coach
  • Rehabilitation Aid
  • Clinical Secretary

Related Degrees

All Competitive Allied Health Programs:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Degree
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree
  • Radiologic Technology Degree
  • Respiratory Therapy Degree
  • Registered Nurse Degree
  • Medical Laboratory Technician Degree

 

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Concentrations

What are you interested in?

We have just expanded our Healthcare Applications certificate to include areas of concentration. This flexibility aligns with students exploring various academic or career pathways. 

Healthcare Apps Pre-Dental Hygiene

Healthcare Apps Pre-LPN

Healthcare Apps Pre-Medical Lab Technician

Healthcare Apps Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant

Healthcare Apps Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant

Healthcare Apps Pre-Radiologic Technologist

Healthcare Apps Pre-Registered Nurse

Healthcare Apps Pre-Respiratory Therapist

Mission

The Healthcare Applications Certificate prepares students for entry level professions in the health care industry.  Students in this program are eligible to pursue careers as Home Health Aides, Rehabilitation Aides, Dietetic Aides, Clinical Secretaries, Registration Representatives, or Health & Wellness Coach.  This certificate also serves as a stackable credential for all of the Allied Health and Health Science programs offered at River Valley Community College and at other colleges throughout the CCSNH.

Goals & Outcomes

Program Goals

To provide students foundational knowledge in the healthcare fields, preparing them for entry level healthcare professions and for transfer to Associate Degree programs in Allied Health.

Program Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the program, students will:

  • Have foundational knowledge of the human body and the body processes that physically and mentally impact health, wellness, and disease processes
  • Understand legal and ethical issues currently impacting healthcare
  • Appropriately use medical terms when discussing patients/clients with other members of the healthcare team
  • Understand the impact of insurance, including Medicare, on healthcare delivery
  • Work within the standards of HIPPA
  • Possess communication skills necessary for interaction with patients/clients across the lifespan
  • Accurately use technology related to healthcare delivery services

This certificate is designed to train students for entry level jobs in the healthcare field including home health aid, community health worker/wellness coach, rehabilitation aid, clinical secretary and dietetic aid. This is a stackable certificate which leads into other competitive programs. Students in this program must achieve a “C” or higher in all courses to graduate.

Program Specific Requirements

High school transcript/GED/HiSET scores

Requirements

Students who have a positive Criminal Background Check may be prohibited from employment in certain healthcare facilities.

Program of Study
Total Credits:
33 – 36

Course Sequencing

First Year: Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
ENGL102R
College Composition
4
Mathematics Elective +
3 – 4

Mathematics Elective

Total Credits: 3 – 4


BIOL201R
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
HLTH102R
Medical Terminology
3
PSYC114R
Human Development
3

First Year: Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
BIOL202R
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective +
3 – 4

Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective

Total Credits: 3 – 4


HLTH166R
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
3
Open Elective +
3 – 4

Open Elective

Total Credits: 3 – 4


PSYC101R
Introduction to Psychology
3

Total Credits:
33 – 36
Faculty

  • Eileen Glover (she/her/they/them)

    Allied Health | LPN
    Professor & Department Chair, Allied Health
    (603) 542-7744 x5422
    [email protected]

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