The program gives students a core of medical theory and skills on which to build a health profession. Pre-nursing studies include MDPH Nursing Assistant Training, American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support, basic nursing procedures, basic anatomy, Medical Terminology and Nursing Mathematics. Clinical experience is completed 2 days per week in a skilled nursing home and Dickinson County HealthCare System.
Clinical experience is done in local health care facilities, hospitals, and offices.
Returning students have the opportunity to receive advanced placement credits in Medical Terminology.