Clear Brook High School – 7508 Certified Nursing Assistant – Practicum in Nursing (CVHS)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Grade Level(s): 12 Prerequisite(s): None. NCAA Approved Core Course: Noapplication required. This course is an occupationally specific course designed to provide knowledge and skills for certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Texas. Students develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the health care industry. This course culminates in a certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.). This course is an occupationally specific course designed to provide the knowledge and skills for certification as a Pharmacy Technician and leads to further education needed to work in the pharmacy industry. Students also develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the health care industry. This course culminates with certification as a Pharmacy Technician.