Health Occupations

Seward County Community College | Allied Health

Health Occupations

Health Occupations at Seward County Community College What is Available?

As part of your studies within the Allied Health Division at SCCC you are able to pursue opportunities as a Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medication Aide.

Certified Nurse Aide

The Certified Nurse Aide course focuses on how to properly provide personal care for patients. All procedures are taught with a focus on communication, safety, and infection control. Instruction promotes treating each person as an individual and respecting resident rights and self-esteem. As a Certified Nurse Aide, individuals can find employment in a variety of health care facilities. Upon completion of the course students will be prepared to successfully pass the state of Kansas Certification Test of CNA’s.

Certified Medication Aide

Students taking the Certified Medication Aide course are provided with a knowledge base to safely and accurately administer medications. Basic principles of drug action, medication therapy and measurement, and dosage calculations are used as framework. Students learn principles for safe administration of medication, how to be an effective member of a team, and the importance of a focused approach to preparing and administering medications. **Prerequisite: must be a Certified Nurse Aide.

More Information

q Allied Health Office: 620-417-1401 q SCCC Admissions Office: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth ď„Ł 520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901