Douglas Byrd High – Nursing Fundamentals and Practicum- Honors

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Prerequisite: Health Science II Credit: 2 units, Weight: +.5 Explore the role of a Nurse Aide as defined by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section. Perform nurse aide skills to care for patients and residents in a healthcare clinical setting. Build communication skills and learn to function as a healthcare team member. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Healthcare Professional pathway. \*North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) Administrative Rule 21 NCAC 36.0318 (i) requires the ratio of teacher to nurse aide students to be 1:10 or less while in the clinical area. The Division of Health Services Regulation  applies the 1:10 ratio in the classroom laboratory training and clinical. NCBON recommends students are 16 on the first day of the Nursing Fundamentals and Practicum class. \*\*Internship and apprenticeship participation outside the school learning environment would require the student to have completed credentialing before the internship and apprenticeship experience. Enhance understanding of a healthcare career that blends technical proficiency with durable employability skills. Utilize technical competencies like appointment scheduling, aiding in medical procedures, and supervised medication administration in a simulated clinical setting. Cultivate soft skills such as teamwork, organization, time management, and decision-making. Acquire knowledge, skills, and industry credentials essential for pursuing careers within the Healthcare Professional pathway. \*Students must graduate from high school within 12 months of course completion to receive a valid credential. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN HONORS