Announcement of Curricula

• Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant
• Vocational Nursing

• Geriatric Home Aide

Vocational Nursing

The program of study for the certificate of completion in Vocational Nursing is designed to prepare students for employment in acute care facilities, clinics, long-term care facilities, physician offices, home care, and health centers.

Admission. Enrollment is open to all interested students who are in good physical and mental health, and over 17 years of age.

TO BE ADMITTED TO THE CURRICULUM APPLICANTS MUST:

1. Completion of 12th grade in high school or its equivalent.
2. Attend mandatory program orientation at De Avila site. Application to the program will be handed out during the orientation. Program orientation is valid for one year.
3. File with the Vocational Nursing Department a completed application for admission to City College (for dates, see "Calendar of Instruction").
4. Apply for admission to the program for the fall semester between February 15 and May 1, and for the spring semester, between September 15 to November 1.
5. Take the City College placement tests in English and Mathematics.
6. On the basis of the placement tests and counseling or course work, eligibility for ENGL 93 or 94 and MATH 840.
7. Applicants must submit official transcripts.
1. High school transcripts must show proof of completion of the 12th grade. Transcripts must be submitted in keeping with the application deadline.
2. Applicants who are accepted in Vocational Nursing and who wish to receive credit for prior nursing education courses completed must submit official transcript within application deadline.
8. Admission of Certified Nurse Assistant, Board Challenge transfer students.
1. State of California CNA certificate and completion of a CNA program from a credit-granting college within the previous 5 years qualifies a student for at least 4 units.
2. Transfer students from other accredited L.V.N. or R.N. programs are accepted in the CCSF Vocational Nursing Program. Acceptance is based on equivalent nursing education and availability of space.
3. Board challenge applicants who need required courses for state boards should contact the vocational nursing office.
4. Credit may not be given toward satisfying the Vocational Nursing course requirement, for courses completed 5 or more years prior to application for admission.

Credit by Examination. Applicants who qualify for admission into the Vocational Program and who have had health training courses in the military, psychiatric technician and certified nurse assistants graduates from noncredit programs who wish to receive credit, or advanced placement should contact the vocational nursing office for additional information. Admission is based on space available only.

Students may obtain the Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing by completing the following courses with a grade of C or higher.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing

First semester

VOCN 41A Fundamentals of Voc Nursing ............................... 4
VOCN 41B Basic Medical/Surgical Nursing ............................ 7
VOCN 41C Basic Medical/Surgical Skills Lab ....................... 0.5
VOCN 41D Pharmacology .............................................. 3

Second semester

VOCN 42A Adult Medical Surgical Nursing I .......................... 5
VOCN 42B Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing II ......................... 5
VOCN 42C Adult Medical/Surgical Skills Lab ....................... 0.5
VOCN 42D Mental Health Nursing ..................................... 2
VOCN 42E Nutrition ................................................. 3

Third semester

VOCN 43A Concepts in Community Health Nursing ...................... 2
VOCN 43B Maternity Nursing ......................................... 4
VOCN 43C Pediatric Nursing ......................................... 3
VOCN 43D Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing ......................... 4
VOCN 43E Advanced Medical/Surgical Skills Lab .................... 0.5
VOCN 43F Child Growth and Development .............................. 1
    Total Units ................................................. 44.5

Graduates of this 18 week full time program will be highly qualified for entry level positions as health care providers. They are qualified for positions in acute care and convalescent facilities as well as home care agencies and out-patient clinics. Critical thinking concepts and principles will serve as a framework for studying the nursing and behavioral sciences within a health promotion/risk reduction, multicultural based curriculum.

Program Authorization: This program is approved by the California State Department of Health Services. Successful completion qualifies the graduate to: 1) take the Nurse Assistant Competency Examination to obtain State Certification for practice; 2) obtain Home Health Aide Certification without further examination.

NOTE: The Department of Health Services, Nurse Assistant Certification Division requires fingerprinting and disclosure of misdemeanor and felony convictions for all applicants.

Enrollment Procedure: Applicants must take a placement test, attend a program orientation, and meet all program prerequisites. Enrollees must be in good physical and mental health and be over 18 years of age.

Admission Requirements:

1. Completion of ENGL L or ESL 140 or placement in ENGL 90 or ESL 150.
2. A physical examination
3. Immunizations: Hepatitis B, Rubella, Varicella, Mumps, and T.B.
4. Current CPR certification
5. Department of Health Services Applications ($15 Fee)
6. DHS Application for Criminal Background Check ($32 Fee)

Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant

VOCN 23 Nurse Assistant: Convalescent Care ......................... 6
VOCN 24 Home Health Aide ........................................... 3
VOCN 25 Nurse Assistant/Acute Care ................................. 3
    Total Units ................................................... 12

Program Goal. The Geriatric Home Aide program has been designed to prepare students to enter the home care field by providing job specific training for assistance to elderly persons in their own homes.

Admission Requirements. Placement test score of 6.0 in reading and math; good physical and mental health. For more information, call 561-1912.

Length of Program. 4 Weeks, 26 hours per week.

Core Courses                                                 Hours/Weeks
VOCN 9981 Geriatric Home Aide (Nutr) ......................... 11/4
VOCN 9982 Geriatric Home Aide ................................ 15/4
    Total ..................................................... 104