The Health Services program provides a variety of educational experiences that prepare students for a position in the fast-growing health field.
Students receive training in basic nurse aide skills with emphasis on geriatric care.
Students are exposed to many health care settings to build awareness of various job opportunities. They apply nursing skills in the classroom before going into health care institutions. Emphasis is placed on developing health care and communication skills through actual experience in hospitals and nursing homes. Experience in home health care is also provided. Students acquire office skills such as typing, word processing and computer operations needed in the health care setting.