Pre-Allied Health, CP

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My Academic Plan (MAP) - Pre-Allied Health Fall 2016
Degree: Certificate of Proficiency
Major Code: 1103
Advising: Michelle Hirsh, CNA Director: (870) 391-3140; mhirsh@northark.edu
KC Jones, EMT/Paramedic Director: (870) 391-3125; kcjones@northark.edu
Advising Center: M184 South campus, (870) 391-3115

This MAP serves as a guideline to graduate in one semester. The Key Milestones/Prerequisites listed for each semester highlight significant achievements that must be completed in the degree track. Students who do not follow the one semester plan and/or who do not complete identified milestones may jeopardize their financial aid (if applicable) and/or delay graduation. Please refer to the Northark catalog or advisor for any changes or modifications which may have occurred after the publication of this document. This MAP is appropriate for students who are seeking the EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) Program. It also prepares students for entry into the PN Program.

Program Application Required: No

Academic Preparedness

Northark recognizes the important connection between student success and academic preparedness. Students may be required to complete one or more of the following courses before enrolling in the MAP sequence of courses. Developmental course credits earned do not count towards degree completion requirements.

Students must complete each required course in the remainder of this MAP with a minimum grade of “C” to obtain this degree.

Pre-Allied Health

The Pre-Allied Health Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to enter the Nursing and Allied Health career pathway at the EMS or CNA level and continue on after completion of this program to apply for the PN or Paramedic programs. It enables students to complete pre-requisites for the PN or Paramedic programs and acquire an employment credential in one semester.

Possible Prerequisite Courses

CP 0816 - Introduction to Language Credits: 6
CP 0912 - College Reading Credits: 2
CP 0913 - Fundamentals of Language Credits: 3
CHEM 1214 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: 4 or
(waived for HS Chemistry with B or better in both semesters)
BIOL 1014 - General Biology Credits: 4 or
BIOL 1434 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4
required for A&PI

Semester 1

ALDH 1043 - Medical Terminology Credits: 1-3
MAT 1011 - Mathematics for Career and Technology I Credits: 1 and
MAT 1012 - Mathematics for Career and Technology II Credits: 2 or
MAT 1123 - Mathematics for Career and Technology III Credits: 3 or higher
BIOL 1434 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4 or
BIOL 2214 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 and
BIOL 2224 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

Select One Option Below:

NURS 1006 - Community Nursing Assistant Credits: 6 or
NURS 1003 - Community Nursing Assistant I Credits: 3 and
NURS 1013 - Community Nursing Assistant II Credits: 3 or
EMS 1102 - Emergency Medical Technology Practicum Credits: 2 and
EMS 1105 - Emergency Medical Technology Credits: 5

Grand Total Credits: 16-21

Note: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology is the minimum required for the following programs: Certificate of Proficiency and Certificate of Emergency Medical Technician, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, Certificate of Surgical Technology and the Practical Nursing.