CNA101 Nursing Assistant Training

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1 CNA101 Nursing Assistant Training 1.5 High School credits 6 College credits Course Description: Provides theory and training in the basic skills essential to the practice of health care workers who will assist the nurse in the care of patients in a variety of health care settings. Includes simulated practice and opportunity for clinical application. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Regulations. Successful completion is required for application for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age. Completion of HSC105 Introduction to Health Care Today with a grade of C or better. The HSC105 prerequisite can be met by taking an equivalent health careers introduction course at the high school. ACT Reading score of 20 or higher, or COMPASS Reading placement exam score of 65 or better. Students must have the ability to lift, move, and transfer patients. Students are required to have a valid Social Security Number, health insurance, meet all health requirements, pass a criminal background check, and have eligibility to work in the United States. All above requirements will be reviewed in the mandatory attendance Information Session at the beginning of each semester. High School Course Equivalent: D211 #W314, Basic Nursing Assistant Training D214 #10200, Nursing Assistant Training D220 #494403, Nursing Assistant Program Fall or Spring semester Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:10pm 3:40pm Clinical components meet on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 1:10pm 7:40pm. The cost of Harper College tuition, tuition fees, application fees, and required textbooks costs. Approximately $ $ This includes health requirements, uniform, CPR certification, required supplies and materials, cap and gown for graduation, and state competency exam. Health insurance may cover some health requirements. Valid health insurance is required for this class. Harper College can help you obtain health insurance if you do not have your own. Visit for cost information. All costs vary by semester and will be reviewed in class. Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent For more information regarding the Harper CNA program, call the Career Programs division office at

2 EDU201 Introduction to Education.5 High School credits 3 College credits Course Description: Provides an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American education system. Offers a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical, social, legal, and ethical issues in a diverse society. Includes organizational structure and school governance. Note: There is a mandatory 15 hour clinical component required. Therefore, students must pass a criminal background check for successful completion of the course. Senior standing/at least 16 years of age High School Course Equivalent: D220 #493303, Introduction to Education Fall or Spring semester Times and days vary depending on class enrollment. Check with your high school counselor for the schedule. $20.00 for criminal background check Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

3 Electronics 1 High School credit per course 4 College credits per course ELT110, Introductory Electronics: Introduces fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. Covers basic electrical laws and principles. Presents electrical quantities, units, symbols and notation. Examines foundational electronic materials and components. Presents elementary DC (direct current) and AC (alternating current) network analysis, key semiconductor devices, and simple analog and digital circuits. Also covers electrical safety considerations, laboratory instrumentation and test and measurement techniques. ELT215, Industrial Control Systems: Introduces students to industrial control systems. Covers fluid power fundamentals, and pneumatic and hydraulic circuit theory. Examines the integration of optics, sensors, and various electronic control systems including programmable logic controller (PLC) and personal computer (PC) controllers. Infrared (IR) emitters and detectors, and laser systems are also examined. Introduces the application and control of automated robotic systems. The course culminates with a capstone team project involving the development, design, construction, presentation and ultimate demonstration of a fully operational automated industrial control system. Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age Tenth grade reading level Completion of high school Algebra I ELT215: Completion of ELT110 with a grade of C or better High School Course Equivalent: ELT110: D214 #10060, Introductory Electronics D220 #497403, Introductory Electronics ELT215: D214 #10070, Industrial Control Systems D220 #497413, Electronics I ELT110: Fall or Spring semester Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00pm 4:30pm ELT215: Fall or Spring semester Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm 8:30pm None Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

4 Fashion Design.5 High School credits per course FAS110 3 College Credits FAS116 3 College Credits FAS110, Costume History: Introduces the elements of design and color in historical perspective. A survey of historical periods of design focusing on costumes. Examines the influences of social, political and economic forces on these periods. FAS116, Fashion Industries Career Practicum and Seminar: Studies an overview of career and employment possibilities in the fashion businesses and industries. Places emphasis on individual career path selections through interest testing and career counseling. Note: Concurrent employment of ten hours or more in a fashion related field is required. Senior standing/at least 16 years of age FAS116: Concurrent employment of ten hours or more in a fashion related field is required. Students must have a fashion related job before the first day of class. Employment opportunities can include working in a clothing retail store, a department store selling fabric such as Jo-Ann Fabrics or Hancock Fabrics, a bridal store, a company that produces textiles, or a resale shop selling clothing. High School Course Equivalent: FAS110: D220 #491103, Costume History FAS116: D211 #W473, Fashion Career Practicum D214 #10260, Fashion Industry Career Practicum & Seminar D220 #491303, Fashion Career Practicum Fall semester FAS110: Thursdays from 6:00pm 7:40pm FAS116: Mondays from 4:30pm 5:20pm FAS116 optional textbook approximately $50.00 FAS110 material supplies approximately $50.00 Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

5 Fire Science.5 High School credits per course 3 College credits per course FIS100, Fundamentals of Fire Protection: Provides an overview of fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local governmental; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. FIS121, Fire Behavior and Combustion: Explores the theories and principles of how and why fires start, spread, and are brought under control. Students will be able to relate the principles by which fires spread with the appropriate methods of control. Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age B high school grade average recommended FIS121: Completion of FIS100 with a grade of C or better High School Course Equivalent: FIS100: D211 #W363, Introduction to Fire Science D214 #10130, Introduction to Fire Science D220 #498303, Fire Science FIS121: D211 #W364, Fire Behavior & Combustion D214 #10140, Fire Behavior & Combustion D220 #498303, Fire Science Fall semester - FIS100 Spring semester FIS121 Both courses: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 1:10pm 2:10pm None Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

6 Firefighter Testing Process The application process to final eligibility list includes: Recruitment Candidates should not rely on newspapers or Web sites. Many of the police and fire agencies hire testing companies to proctor the entire process. Fire and Police Candidates should subscribe to a hiring notice private company in order to get the hiring information in time and accurately. Watching for newspapers ads is not enough Application Filling out the application correctly and thoroughly is the first test if the testing process. Failure to properly complete the entire application and provide the department with the required attachments may result in disqualification of the candidate. Triple Check your application! Written Examination Tests your verbal comprehension, deductive reasoning, listening comprehension, mathematical problem solving, and information ordering. The test can vary according to police and fire and who is administering the exam (3 rd party company). Purchase an Exam book to study and practice. Physical Ability Test CPAT for Firefighters and POWER Test for Police Officer Candidates o CPAT does not vary based on age or gender. o POWER test does vary based on age and gender. o Either one, you must be a very good physical shape! Oral Interview(s) Can be individual or Group interviews. Candidate should absolutely know about the department and city they are testing for prior to the interview. Failure to know the background of the department can lead to a poor interview resulting in a failure of this portion. Be prepared! Background Check Work, School, Criminal. Candidates need to stay clean of any/all problems. Psychological Testing Written tests, interview with psychologist, polygraph test. Must pass Medical Testing Full medical physical. Depending on if the Candidate is being hired on as a Firefighter or Police Officer, the physical test and requirements can vary. Conditional Offer of Employment Sometimes have to sign certain waivers such as no tobacco policy etc. Can also be based on outcome of medical physical or background check. You may also have to sign a paper regarding the requirements and the length of your probationary period. Becoming a Firefighter is a long process that involves a wide variety of intense testing to insure a Fire Department is getting the very best Candidates. Because of the nature of the work, special accommodations are very limited or negligible in the testing process.

7 FIREFIGHTER JOB OPPORTUNITY WEB SITES These sites can be used by themselves or as starting points to link to other sites NOTE: Every Fire Department has different entry-level requirements. The minimum requirements in Illinois for a full-time Career Firefighter is: 21 years of age at time of appointment (can sometimes take the test at age 20 ½) High School Graduate or GED equivalent Current and Valid Illinois Drivers License United States Citizen Clean criminal background with no felony convictions or felony arrests In addition to these basic requirements, some Illinois Fire Department requires all or some of these items listed below for entry level positions: 60 hours of college credit AAS Degree in Fire Science or related field IDPH EMT-Basic license certification IDPH Paramedic license certification Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Firefighter II certification Becoming a Firefighter is a long process that involves a wide variety of intense testing to insure a Fire Department is getting the very best Candidates. Because of the nature of the work, special accommodations are very limited or negligible in the testing process. Updated /SAG

8 HSC105 Introduction to Health Care Today.5 High School credits 2 College credits Course Description: Familiarizes student to the health care delivery system including an introduction to the organization, structure, function and issues related to the health care environment. Emphasis placed on the importance of effective communication skills for health care professionals, team building, professionalism and diversity in the health care center. Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age High School Course Equivalent: D211 #W313, Health Occupations D214 #10180, Introduction to the Health Care Field D220 #494103, Introduction to Health Care Fall or Spring semester Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15pm 2:05pm None Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

9 HSC106 Health Occupations Career Observation.5 High School credits 1.5 College credits Course Description: Provides students an opportunity to observe selected occupations within a hospital health care setting. The student will attend 16 two-hour sessions under the supervision of the instructor and departmental specific mentors. The first three weeks of the course are devoted to orientation and completion of health requirements for the clinical site. All health requirements must be met by the first day of observation at the student s assigned hospital. The instructor will work with the students in class to ensure these requirements are met. Proof of having met the health requirements and a drug free status, are conditions of observing at the hospitals. Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age. Completion of HSC105 Introduction to Health Care Today with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in HSC105. Counselor recommendation preferred due to limited class space. High School Course Equivalent: D211 #W315, Health Occupations Observational Internship D214 #10190, Health Occupations Career Observation D220 #494303, Health Career Observation Fall or Spring semester Meets at Harper College on Tuesdays for the first three class sessions from 2:15pm 3:15pm Remaining class sessions (observations) meet at either Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL or Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove, IL on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Approximately $ which includes health requirements and a drug screen. Valid health insurance is required for this class. Harper College can help you obtain health insurance if you do not have your own. Visit for cost information. Costs vary by semester and will be reviewed in class. Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

10 HSC112 Medical Terminology.5 High School credits 2 College credits Course Description: Emphasizes the origin and the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms and plurals. Offers pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms based on the body systems approach. Emphasis on rendering a professional vocabulary required for work in the health care field. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age High School Course Equivalent: D211 #R313, Health Career Exploration and Medical Terminology D214 #06640, Medical Terminology D220 #494203, Medical Terminology Fall or Spring semester Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:05pm to 2:20pm None Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

11 Law Enforcement.5 High School credits per course 3 College credits per course LEJ101, Introduction to Criminal Justice: Studies the history, role, development, and constitutional aspects of law enforcement and public safety. Review of agencies and functions involved in processes of administration of criminal justice. LEJ104, Corrections: Provides the student with an integrated knowledge about the system through which the criminal offender is processed. Emphasis will be placed upon the philosophical bases of punishment and treatment techniques in institutional communitybased programs plus parole programs. LEJ116, Forensics I: Introduces student to the use of scientific disciplines in crime investigation. Identifies the variety of sources of evidence and the means by which comparative analysis can be made. Introduces student to probability theory. Develops skills in crime scene technology, fingerprinting, photography and recording. Note: This course is only open to D211 and D220 students. Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age LEJ104/LEJ116: Completion of LEJ101 with a grade of C or better High School Course Equivalent: LEJ101/LEJ104: D211 #W316, Introduction to Criminal Justice D214 #10100, Introduction to Criminal Justice D220 #498103, Introduction to Criminal Justice LEJ116: D211 #W416, Introduction to Forensics D220 #498103, Forensics for Criminal Justice Fall semester LEJ101 Spring semester either LEJ104 or LEJ116 LEJ101/LEJ104: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:10pm 2:10pm LEJ116: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:05pm 2:20pm None Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

12 Networking.5 High School credits per course 3 College credits per course NET105, Introduction to Operating Systems Provides students with a hands-on introduction to operating systems and related concepts. Includes hardware, software, file systems, directory structures, files and attributes, text editors, applications, and maintenance. Compares and contrasts GUI and command line interfaces in a variety of current operating systems. NET121, Introduction to Networking: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to local area networks. Includes the OSI model, media, topologies, protocols, network maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and current network operating systems. Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age NET121: Completion of NET105 with a grade of C or better, or show proof of A+ Certification Fall semester NET105 Spring semester NET121 These courses are online/internet based. They require computer access and an internet connection. For further information visit Optional workbook approximately $45.00 Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

13 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology 1 High School credit per course 4 College credits per course Recommended Sequence: RAC103, Heating Principles: Introduction course for students. Describes sources and methods of producing heat for residential, commercial and industrial systems. Develops skills in testing, adjusting and replacing heating system components. RAC101, Refrigeration Fundamentals: Introduces vocabulary, concepts and scientific principles used in the refrigeration industry. Develops skills in pipe fitting, use of hand tools and operation of instruments used in the refrigeration trade. RAC105, Heating and Cooling Controls: Describes the purposes and principles of operation and causes of failure in electrical components common to residential and small commercial systems. Emphasizes wiring schematics and diagrams. RAC108, Domestic Refrigeration Appliances: Continues to develop principles and concepts learned in RAC 101. Familiarizes students with components and accessories added to basic refrigeration systems for special applications. Develops trouble diagnosing procedures. Junior or Senior standing/at least 16 years of age Successful completion of high school Algebra Must receive a grade of C or better in each course in order to continue on in the program Additional Information: This course consists of classroom instruction, followed by hands-on practical training demonstration given by the instructor in the lab. Once all the instruction is provided, students are required to practice and perform lab demonstration tasks in the lab under the direction and guidance of a trained faculty member. All students must independently demonstrate that they have achieved the required competency level by performing the task in the presence of an instructor. To ensure timely completion of all requirements, students must contact the RAC Program Coordinator, Jose Vital at , before their first day of class. Fall or Spring semester The schedule varies by course and semester. Check with your high school counselor for class schedule. None Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent

14 American Sign Language.5 High School Credits per course 4 College credits per course SGN101, American Sign Language I: Introduces the student to American Sign Language with emphasis on comprehension and production of basic language functions, grammatical structures and level-appropriate vocabulary. Presents information about the Deaf community and culturally appropriate behaviors. Designed for students with no previous experience in American Sign Language. SGN102, American Sign Language II: Reviews American Sign Language vocabulary, language functions and grammatical structures presented in SGN 101. Integrates material previously presented in SGN 101 and further develops language comprehension and production skills at increasing levels of complexity. Applies increasingly complex grammatical structures to language functions. Presents and integrates additional information about Deaf culture into language usage. Senior standing/at least 16 years of age B grade or better in three years of high school English SGN102: Completion of SGN101 with a grade of C or better High School Course Equivalent: SGN101: D211 #E335, American Sign Language D214 #10271, American Sign Language 1 D220 #493103, Sign Language 1 SGN102: D211 #E335, American Sign Language D214 #10272, American Sign Language 2 D220 #493203, Sign Language 2 Fall semester SGN101 Spring semester SGN102 Both courses: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:10pm 2:50pm None Submit to your high school counselor completed and signed Treatment Authorization and Student/Parent