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SCHOOL HEALTH ASSISTANT

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION
Required Courses
Course    
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)
 
Total:
(12)
Suggested electives:
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)
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