GST BOCES Adult Education Course Catalog 2025 by PROUDTOBEGST

GST BOCES Mission:

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GST BOCES is an education service organization driven by customer need and a commitment to excellence, whose mission is to ensure the success of our diverse learners, parents, community members, schools and businesses by providing collaboratively inspired, cost-effective, quality programs in an atmosphere that is safe and supportive.

Our Vision:

Adult Education and Career Services are vital for the success of individuals, families and businesses in our community. By providing quality, customized vocational instruction, business and industry training, literacy services, career planning and recreational programming, GST BOCES is responsive to the changing needs of business, industry and community residents. Maximizing each learner’s potential enhances quality of life and strengthens our region’s labor pool and economic growth.

Accreditation:

Greater Southern Tier BOCES is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Requests for additional information on the policies, standards, or procedures of the Accrediting Commission should be addressed by the following: Executive Director

Commission of the Council on Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Road Building 300, Suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30350

Phone: 770.396.3898 • Toll Free: 800.917.2081 Fax: 770.936.3790 • www.council.org

The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education is an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education

• Refund Policy

• Class Cancellation

• Admissions

• Cosmetology

• Esthetics

• Barbering

• 60 Hour Commercial Driver’s License Program (CDL) Class A or B

• Construction Equipment Operation with Industry Credentials

• Industrial Technology

• Heating, Ventilation, A/C and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

• Welding

• Precision Machining 9 HEALTH CARE

• Nurse Aide Training

• Phlebotomy Technician

• Dental Assisting 10-14 PRACTICAL NURSE

• Train to be a Practical Nurse 11 CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

• Federal Financial Aid Information

• Other funding options 18-19 AVOCATIONAL

• Notary Public Preparation

• Comprehensive Dental Assisting Modular Program (CDAMP)

• Waxing

• Ed-2-Go

• Aqua Aerobics 20-21 ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS

• High School Equivalency Preparation Classes

• GED Exam

• The National External Diploma Program (NEDP)

• English as a Second Language (ESL) 22 CONTACT US

• Adult Education Program Contacts

Admissions Testing Admissions Process

TABE Assessment:

This is required to register for any vocational training program. This is a free assessment. A program specialist will contact you with your results.

Schedule an Assessment!

TEAS Test:

This is required for any student interested in our Practical Nursing Program. There is an $80 exam fee. A program specialist will contact you with your results.

Try again! Your scores did not meet the minimum requirement.

Good to go! Congratulations! You met the minimum requirements for your program and can register!

Schedule to take the TABE assessment again.

Enroll in skills upgrading class before re-testing

Set up a financial plan with your training specialist. Not all classes are eligible for financial aid, so make sure you have a plan in place before registering!

Time to register! You have completed all entrance requirements. You can officially register for your training program!

Vocational Students:

TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)—this test is administered for our vocational programs. The test measures reading and math.

Vocational training programs and funding sources use cut scores to insure student success, and the TABE is a prerequisite for many of the longer-term career education programs. The TABE is a nationally-recognized, standardized test. Students may be enrolled whose scores are below the cut-off score if there are extenuating circumstances, such as English not being the primary language. This is done on an individual basis. Students are advised regarding the test results. They may qualify for academic assistance through our Literacy department. They also may be provided with assistance with reading or math during their program. Students must call 607-739-7905 to sign up for TABE.

Practical Nurse Students:

TEAS—Test of Essential Academic Skills—Reading, Math, Science and Language—ATI Testing Company.

TEAS is a nationally recognized, industry-developed test, which measures the aptitude of incoming students to ensure success. The TEAS test is $80 (non-refundable) and students must call 607-739-8170 to sign up ahead of time. TEAS sign-ups begin every December and testing begins every January.

Suggested study guide:

Official study manual for the ATI TEAS; ISBN10:1565332725

Information

KNOW OUR POLICIES

1. Any prospective student is welcome to visit the institution prior to registering for any program.

2. All students are considered to be enrolled when TABE, registration and payment information is received. Enrollment in a training program is based on a first-come, first served basis.

3. Adult students seeking enrollment in a GST BOCES program through an agency sponsorship must receive agency approval prior to the registration process. Adult students must initiate contact with, and secure endorsement from, the sponsoring agency. Agencies sponsoring adult students must confirm sponsorship with GST BOCES.

4. Those seeking enrollment in a GST BOCES program as a self-sponsored adult student must contact us to receive and complete all applicable registration forms and/or assessment testing for the desired program.

5. All scheduled training programs are subject to change based on enrollment and instructional staff. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and strive to notify our students of changes in a timely manner.

6. I understand if I decide to withdraw from school after beginning, I must notify my program coordinator of my intent in writing, in person, or by phone. A full refund is given to students if a class is canceled by GST BOCES. Refunds are made without requiring a request from the student within 45 days. If withdrawal or dismissal occurs after the start of the program, tuition liability will accrue as follows:

• Withdrawal prior to the first or second day of class will only require the retainment of the $100 enrollment fee (if applicable).

• Students who have enrolled without visiting GST BOCES will be given a full refund (minus the $100 enrollment fee) as long as they withdraw by the end of the third day of class.

• Up to five percent of authorized program hours offered, 20 percent of tuition will be charged.

• The student will be responsible for the cost of supplies already issued or fees previously applied.

• Up to 20 percent of authorized program hours offered, 50 percent of tuition will be charged.

• Up to 30 percent of authorized program hours offered, 75 percent of tuition will be charged.

• More than 30 percent of authorized program hours offered, 100 percent of tuition will be charged.

• Tuition payments of more than $5 in excess of the amount owed will be made within 45 days of the last date of attendance.

7. The following refund information applies only to students in programs receiving Federal Financial Aid or Title IV funding. If a participant withdraws or is dismissed prior to the 60 percent point of the payment period, only a portion of the financial aid will have been earned. The student will be responsible for any amount owing on his/her billing statement. At the 60 percent point of the payment period, the student will have earned 100 percent of his/her financial aid and 100 percent of the tuition for the payment period.

8. Students in long term (100 hours+) training programs will be issued a certificate based on successful completion of program requirements. Students who have less than 90 percent attendance are required to make up hours. Additional fees will be applied for those hours.

9. Smoking/vaping and the use of any tobacco products is not permitted on any campus at GST BOCES.

10. Adult Education and Career Services follows the GST BOCES established policy on social media. The policy can be found in the student handbook located at www.gstboces.org/page/adult-education

11. A complete list of policies and procedures is available in the student handbook.

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KNOW OUR POLICIES

Veterans Refund Policy-Students not accepted by the school and students who never begin the program are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid. In the case of student withdrawal after the commencement of classes, the school shall retain $10 of the registration fee plus a percentage of tuition and fees which are prorated on a day-to-day basis. The refund is based on the last date of recorded attendance. All refunds will be made within 30 days form the date of termination.

Programs That Admit Transfer Students:

Cosmetology and Esthetics

The potential student must provide official transcripts showing the school(s) attended and the hours completed. The students must take a written assessment and a hands-on assessment of their skills. The hands-on assessment is the New York State Board Written/Practical Examination. The Program Supervisor and an assessor (usually the classroom teacher) determine how many hours will be transferred into the GST BOCES program based on the success of the assessment. A placement timeline is determined to identify a start date if the student’s current hours have not exceeded a period of two years.

Practical Nurse

Greater Southern Tier BOCES does allow students to transfer to the Practical Nurse program from other institutions, which includes both practical and registered nursing programs.

GST BOCES has formal contracts with nursing schools in the surrounding area which allows a student to easily assimilate from one school to another under specific circumstances.

After the potential student contacts the program secretary with interest in transferring to one of the

Practical Nursing programs, the student will be required to have a transcript sent to the Health Care Coordinator for review. After a thorough review, the Health Care Coordinator will meet with a potential student and discuss the evaluation of the transcript. An assessment of their competency of Practical Nurse skills will be required to determine appropriate placement within one of the Practical Nurse classes.

Once the student has been accepted into the Practical Nurse program, the student will explore payment options and complete a student health form. The tuition for the student will be based on the hourly rate multiplied by the hours that the student will be required to complete. Once payment for the program has been established and health form is successfully returned, the student will be given a start date to begin the program.

Credit from other institutions

We do not accept any credits earned from another institution toward our completion requirements. However, in our Cosmetology and Esthetics programs, we accept student hours after assessing theory and clinical hours to determine placement in the program.

Transfer of Students between Programs Within the Institution Policy

The Adult Education Programs that are offered by GST BOCES are separate and distinct entities. Specific trade skills do not carry over between programs. Although academic skills may be taught in all of our programs, each program presents academic skills in a manner that applies to the specific trade. For example, dimension sizes in a machining class are not transferrable to those used in cosmetology or welding.

For this reason, we do not accommodate student transfers between the programs that we offer.

Career Training

Appearance Enhancement

Cosmetology – 1,000 hours

Tuition: $11,000 + $100 enrollment Fee

Baldwin Campus Ext.

Wildwood Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment. $100 enrollment fee.

Cosmetology is an adult program designed to prepare students for a career in the appearance enhancement field. Classes follow the New York State approved curriculum required for taking the state licensing exams. The Cosmetology program offers students the opportunity to practice their skills during regular classes and clinics. An advanced placement option also is available to students who already have completed partial training.

Esthetics – 600 hours

Tuition: $8,900 + $100 enrollment Fee

Baldwin Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment. $100 enrollment fee.

The adult Esthetics program is designed to prepare students for a career in skin care. The program provides comprehensive instruction that follows the 600-hour New York State approved curriculum necessary to be eligible to take the state licensing exams. Train for one of the many careers available in the field of skin care. As a student, you have the opportunity to apply your skills during regular classes while practical experience is gained by working in a clinical setting.

Barbering – 600 hours

Tuition: $9,400 + $100 enrollment Fee

Baldwin Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment.

$100 enrollment fee.

Barbering is a 600-hour adult education program designed to prepare students for a career in the appearance and enhancement field. Classes follow the New York State approved curriculum required for taking state licensing exams. The Barbering Program offers students the opportunity to practice their skills during regular classes and clinics.

Trades and Technology

60-Hour Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B

Tuition: $4,800

Coopers Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must fill out our intake form. Must be 21 years of age for Class A or 18 years of age for Class B; have a valid driver’s license; and must have passed the DOT physical exam and have CDL Permit prior to the first day of class. Experience driving standard shift recommended.

The student will complete a 60-hour course, which includes 20 hours of online theory (classroom) and 40 hours of highway and city driving instruction. You will learn about safety rules, air brakes, tractors/trailers, coupling/uncoupling, driving techniques, vehicle inspection, the logbook and hazardous materials. Full preparation for Department of Motor Vehicle road test. Road test will be taken with GST BOCES tractor-trailer.

Note: CDL A or B drive time also can be scheduled at the Coopers Campus in Painted Post.

Additional options for CDL Program: If you require additional driving time beyond the allowed hours, drive time can be scheduled at the rate of $125/hour or in a package of 12 hours for $1,000.

Career Training

Construction Equipment Operation with Industry Credentials: Forklift/Flagger/ OSHA 10

Tuition: $2,500

Bush Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must fill out our intake form.

If you are interested in operating heavy equipment or working in the construction equipment field, this is the class for you. Students will gain hands-on experience with the basic operation of bulldozers, loaders, backhoes and excavators (equipment varies at each campus). In this program, you also will be instructed in safety, identification of equipment, operating techniques, simple plane surveying and grades. Classroom and hands on experience will be provided. Additionally, you will get Forklift Operation and Safety certification, Work Zone Safety/ Flagger certification training and OSHA 10 Construction credentials. Work boots and helmet are required.

Industrial Technology Program

404 hours

Tuition: $6,900 + $100 Enrollment Fee

Bush Campus Ext.

This program includes three training modules covering Industrial Electricity, Programmable Logic Controllers and Variable Frequency Drives.

Industrial Electricity

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment. Industrial Electricity is part of the Industrial Technology program.

Industrial Electricity is a balanced mix of classroom lectures and hands on lab exercises designed to give the student a fundamental understanding of electricity and electric components. Primary topics include Industrial Safety, Electrical Theory, AC and DC circuits, Transformers, Circuit Protection, Motors and Motor Controls, Semiconductor Theory in this 216-hour program. Start your new career today!

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment. Student needs to have successfully completed the Electricity Program, Industrial Maintenance program, Industrial Electricity or have an understanding of basic electricity, AC and DC theory with instructor’s approval. Also basic understanding and experience with the Windows PC environment.

In this 140-hour training program is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of the Programmable Logic Controller. This includes the hardware components included in a Programmable Logic Controller system and the software used to create, debug and monitor the system. The program consists of both class lectures and hands-on labs with PLC hardware, industrial sensors and a variety of devices typically controlled and monitored by PLCs. By definition, this training course is not a “programming “class. However, significant time is spent within the programming environment in an effort to enable the student to fully grasp the programming concepts, use the development environment in troubleshooting, process monitoring and data collection.

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment.

Students should have a solid understanding of AC and DC theory, single phase and 3 phase power. In this 48hour course students will gain a solid understanding in the application and troubleshooting of the Variable Frequency Drive. The course provides a balance of lectures and hands on exercises with a practical approach. Course topics covered include induction theory, motor technologies/types, Variable Frequency Drive architecture, control methods, installation, configuration, operation, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Intended audience – electricians and technicians.

Career Training

Heating, Ventilation, A/C and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) – 305 hours

Tuition: $9,800 + $100 Enrollment Fee

Bush Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment. This comprehensive program includes the following core modules; Heating and Ventilation I, Heating and Ventilation II, Air Conditioning I, Air Conditioning II, Heat Pumps, Basic Refrigeration I, Basic Refrigeration II and Commercial Refrigeration. Also included is the EPA Technician Certification exam.

Welding – 342 hours

Tuition: $6,800 + $100 Enrollment Fee

Coopers Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment. $100 enrollment fee.

This is a 342-hour Welding program providing instruction in basic welding skills and then moving into more advanced welding procedures. Students will gain hands-on experience using the tools, equipment and consumables of the welding trade and receive training of in-depth skills with concentration on techniques and proficiency in the welding field. Areas of instruction include blue print reading, welding symbols, theory and practice in all aspects of welding to include Stick, Mig and Tig (SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW). More advance skills, such as out of position welding (vertical up and overhead), oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting and welding on materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, will enhance the student’s skill level and overall welding abilities. Class will include visits to local manufacturing facilities.

Manufacturing

Precision Machining – 400 Hours

Tuition: $5,995 + $100 Enrollment Fee

Bush Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must meet pre-admission assessment requirements (TABE).

This machining program provides a total of 400 hours of instruction and gives an individual the knowledge of blueprint reading, precision measurement, lathes and mills, CNC and basic programming skills. It will fit the needs of our local business community and provide qualified candidates for career opportunities in our area.

Career Training

Health Care

Nurse Aide – 120 hours

Tuition: $1,850

Main Campus

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment. This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a Certified Nurse Aide. The course includes basic information about the care of hospitalized patients and residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility, as well as taking care of individuals in their homes. Topics covered include patient’s and resident’s rights, medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology. Skills taught range from bathing and bed-making to taking temperature, pulse and respirations.

Phlebotomy Technician – 90 hours

Tuition: $2,250

Main Campus

Coopers Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must complete entrance assessment.

Instructors: Chris O’Dell, HS Diploma/Phlebotomist; This is a course that will enable you to obtain an entry level position in a hospital, clinic or nursing home. This is a wonderful class to take if youare interested in advancing in the health care field. The phlebotomy program is designed to provide students with the hands-on practical skills needed to prepare you for the National Health Career Association Certification exam. All students will be required to practice drawing blood on each other during this class. Physical exam and proof of immunizations are required prior to beginning clinical experience.

Dental Assisting – 900 hours

Tuition: $9,400 + $100 enrollment fee

Bush Campus Ext.

Prerequisite: Must meet pre-admission assessment requirements (TABE), high school diploma or high school equivalency.

As a dental student, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to assist a dentist in the examination and treatment of patients. Course work includes dental anatomy, chairside assisting, charting teeth, tooth restoration, dental specialties, laboratory skills, office procedures and dental x-rays, including digital radiology. You also will participate in a clinical experience in area dental offices. Upon successful completion of the course and 200 hours of internship, you may sit for the New York State Dental Assisting Certification Exam. Please note the internship hours are scheduled by the student and approved by the instructors of the Dental Assisting Program

*Navy scrubs, white socks/shoes, OSHA regulation lab coat and safety glasses will be required for clinical experience, but not provided.

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Career Training Train to be a Practical Nurse

The 1,200-hour program includes classroom and clinical instruction. Clinical experiences are offered at local hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctors’ offices and other health-related agencies.

The full-time program is offered yearly at the Main Campus in Langdon Plaza and the Coopers Campus Extension in Painted Post and will begin in July 2025 and will end in June 2026. Classes are held 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The part-time day program will begin September 2025 and will be Wednesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Elmira campus. The part-time day program is approximately 18 months long.

To be eligible, you must submit an official high school transcript or a high school equivalency diploma and must take the TEAS test. You must register for the test in advance. Testing will begin in January every year.

Tuition, fees and financial aid

• $80 entrance fee (TEAS test, non-refundable).Must sign up for test prior to test date and pay with credit card or cash.

• Upon successfully passing the TEAS test, there is a non-refundable $100 enrollment fee.

• Financial aid available to eligible applicants (Pell grants and student loans)

• Full-time tuition $14,500 (books and testing materials included)

• Part-time tuition $14,500 (books and testing materials included)

• Estimated additional cost $500 for physical exam, uniforms, state board testing, immunizations.

LPN Information

Train to be a Practical Nurse

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is recognized as an integral part of a high-performance health care team that serves the vast needs of the patients in a health care system. As an LPN, you would work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and several other Health Care Providers. The clinicians rely on the Practical Nurse to assist with delivering timely, appropriate, compassionate and empathetic care to those served.

LPNs are employed in a variety of different health care settings that would include acute care hospitals, physician offices, home care and long-term care facilities, providing integral services to the patients under their care. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse allows for satisfying and rewarding opportunities with a variation of scheduling to assist with meeting a healthy work-life balance.

As an LPN, you will be a licensed professional and may practice in the state in which you are licensed. The state may require a background check and proof of the education received by the individual prior to the exam being taken. The candidate completing a Practical Nursing program must sit for a national exam that will evaluate the candidate’s knowledge and competence for licensure. The exam is known as the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX).

Each candidate must successfully complete the required 1,200 hours and receive an overall passing score of 75 percent for each course in the GST BOCES Practical Nurse program to allow the individual to take the licensing exam. If a nursing student has a criminal history, past, present, or future convictions of a felony or misdemeanor, this may affect the student’s ability to be licensed in New York State or other states as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Program Admission Requirements

• Minimum age of 17 years old

• High School Diploma or an equivalency is required.

• An entrance test is required, which is the TEAS test. TEAS testing is offered every Monday at the Langdon Plaza Campus as scheduled. There is a nonrefundable fee of $80 and is scheduled by calling 607-739-7905.

• TEAS Benchmark Scores:

– Reading 63.7

– Math 50.3

– Science 47.2

– Language 47.4

Reading (55 minutes)

26% of total score

– 10% key ideas and details

– 6% structure and craft

– 10% integration and knowledge and ideas

Math (57 minutes)

23% of total score

– 12% numbers and Algebra

– 11% measurements and data

Science (60 minutes) 29% of total score

– 12% Human Anatomy and Physiology

– 6% Biology

– 5%Chemistry

– 6% Scientific Reasoning

Language (37 minutes) 22% of total score

– 8% standard language

– 7% language knowledge

– 7% using vocabulary and language.

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How to Prepare for the TEAS Test

Visit the following web sites:

• www.atitesting.com

• https://www.kaptest.com/teas/free/teas-practice

• https://www.teaspracticetest.com

• https://nursehub.com/free-ati-teas-vi-practice-test/

Program admission or declination is not determined on the TEAS results alone, but also by using a rubric that will include the:

• Four TEAS test scores

• High school/college transcripts

• Three Professional references

• An essay

• An interview with the Admissions Committee

The combination of all the above will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and a decision of acceptance or declination into the program will be determined.

The student will receive email confirmation of either acceptance or declination within two weeks after completing the last step of the admission process, which is the interview portion.

If the candidate is accepted into the program, there is a required $100 nonrefundable enrollment fee that must be paid prior to the start of the class.

Financial aid is available for eligible candidates. All candidates must complete a FAFSA to qualify for PELL Grants and/or student loans.

Tuition cost is $14,500 and includes books, testing resources and supplemental learning aides to promote success in the program, plus $100 enrollment fee.

Other requirements include a laptop with minimal requirements of Microsoft 10 (cannot be a Chromebook or an Apple product); additional $250-$500 for uniforms and shoes; immunizations, health history and physical; and a background check for requiring facilities.

Additional cost of $343 for the NCLEX is required for state licensing with the completion of the nursing program.

HEGIS Code: 5209.20

Program Description

Each program is a 1,200-hour course that offers 700 hours of didactic and 500 hours of lab and clinical learning experiences. The didactic portion of the program is a combination of in person and virtual learning. While the lab portion is completed at the campus, the clinical experiences are offered at various sites throughout the community. Clinical experiences will enhance and solidify the didactic portion of the program by allowing each student to perform the skills they have mastered in the lab portion on patients in the area facilities and offices.

The Practical Nursing Program is offered at the Langdon Plaza Campus (a full-time day class, a part-time day class or a part-time evening class) and the Coopers Plains Campus (full-time day class).

The full-time class at both campuses is offered annually and begins at the end of July each year. The full-time day class is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with clinicals scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The part-time evening class is 18 months in duration and is offered approximately every 19 months. It is scheduled Monday through Wednesday from 4:00-10:00 p.m.

The part-time day class is scheduled Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and begins in September.

To be successful in the program, a student must have an overall average of 75 percent to continue from one course to the next. There are times when students may not be successful with their first attempt at the program and may be dismissed due to not achieving an overall average of a 75 percent in a course, too much time missed from the program due to illnesses or something occurs in their life. In the event a student is dismissed from the program or must drop the program, he or she is required to complete the steps of the admission process again. Students also may elect to drop down to the part-time program with the approval of the Coordinator of Health Careers and the admission committee after a review of their performance and a written essay on the things they are changing to promote success in the Practical Nursing program.

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Course Descriptions

Professionalism in Nursing

This course focuses on the role of the Practical Nurse as part of today’s health care team. It includes the history of nursing, as well as the professional, legal and ethical aspects and beginning medical terminology/ abbreviations. It assists the student through an adjustment to student life and orients the student to the requirements and responsibility of a Practical Nurse.

(Quizzes/exams account for 70 percent and the final exam accounts for 30 percent of the class average.)

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology focus on the basic concepts of human anatomy (structure) and physiology (function), beginning with the cells within the body and progressing to the systems within the body and the aging process.

(Quizzes/exams account for 70 percent and the final exam accounts for 30 percent of the class average.)

Fundamentals of Nursing Care

This course is the study of basic nursing skills such as personal hygiene, body mechanics, infection control, vital signs, assessment techniques and the safe application of these skills to the care of the patient. This course is designed to present competencies of hands-on skills using the nursing process as a foundation. Additionally, this course will give an overview of elder care, elder abuse and mandated reporting, along with nursing concepts to promote and foster dignified end of life care.