| SCHOOL HEALTH ASSISTANT |
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The School Health Assistant provides services to children in the educational system under the supervision of the school administrator and/or the school nurse. Duties include health-related services, clerical duties, documentation, maintenance of facilities, and assistance in activities to improve and promote optimal student health.
Program Outcome
The goal of the School Health Assistant program is to meet the needs of the local healthcare and school community by preparing student for entry level employment as professional and competent School Health Assistants.
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Disaster Preparedness |
EC |
A262 |
(.5) |
| Child Abuse ID & Referral |
EC |
A263 |
(.5) |
| Emergency Medical Care-Children |
EMT |
A145 |
(1) |
| Child Development |
HMDV |
A180 |
(3) |
| School Health Assist Admin |
SHA |
A100 |
(3) |
| School Healthcare for Children |
SHA |
A105 |
(4) |
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Total: |
(12) |
| Suggested electives: |
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| Health Occupations |
ALH |
A010 |
(.5) |
| Medical Terminology |
ALH |
A111 |
(3) |
| Human Diseases |
ALH |
A120 |
(2) |
| Cross-Cultural Perspectives |
EC |
A126 |
(3) |
| Guidance for Young Children |
EC |
A157 |
(3) |
| Life Cycle Nutrition: Children |
FN |
A145 |
(1) |
| Child-Family-Community |
HMDV |
A190 |
(3) |
| Interpersonal Communication |
SPCM |
A100 |
(3) |