Dual Credit Healthcare Exploration

Practical Arts

Course Description

Healthcare Exploration is designed for students to discover and examine the nursing profession, including specific roles and responsibilities. Students will investigate diverse professional opportunities, professional standards, and competencies. Students will develop a foundation for essential knowledge and skills including professional mentoring and networking to promote success as a nursing student. Course content will be presented in a hybrid format, including didactic instruction, skills labs, and simulation experiences in both on-site and off-site locations. The course will be taught by Nursing faculty from St. Luke’s College of Nursing at Rockhurst University and moderated by a faculty member at St. Pius X High School.

Prerequisites

3.0 GPA

Grade Level Offerings

11,12

Course Length

1 Semester

Course Fee

Based on Rockhurst course requirement fees

Credits

0.5

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