Southwestern's nurse assisting Career Academy program allows high school students to explore health careers and earn articulation credit and/or concurrent credit in a health-related field. Students earn CNA certification during Career Academy coursework. NOTE: The courses required for the Nurse Assisting Career Academy differ from the pre-nursing courses required by SWCC's nursing (LPN/RN) program. To view SWCC nursing requirements and the pre-nursing course outline, please visit the SWCC nursing education program page.
Classes are held at locations throughout Region 14 in high schools including Creston, Leon, Mount Ayr, Osceola, and Red Oak.
Nurse Assisting Course Sequence
Year 1- Fall
HSC 110 Introduction to Health Occupations - 3 credits
HSC 114 Medical Terminology - 3 credits
Year 1- Spring
HSC 172 Nurse Aide - 3 credits
PNN 208 Pharmacology Basics - 3 credits
To explore SWCC's nursing programs, please visit Nursing @ SWCC!