Healthcare Facts

The healthcare workforce is expected to grow 25% by 2010. America is aging and will require more healthcare. One in five will be elderly by the year 2030.

Education with a Purpose

The aging population, declining workforce and the high cost of healthcare are coming together to create a crisis situation in many of the healthcare professions. Although the need for more healthcare providers is widely publicized, there is still a critical need in many areas of the health industry. One such area of need that has been identified at the national, regional and local level is the critical shortage of Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs). The Licensed Nursing Assistant and similar classifications have been identified as the third largest growing occupation in response to the increasing need for senior care in long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and senior housing.

About the LNA Program at Dover High School and Regional Career Technical Center

• The LNA training program has full approval from the New Hampshire Department of Education through the American Red Cross
  
• Students receive certifications in CPR, First Aid, and the AED American Red Cross Certificate
  
• Students will be eligible to take the New Hampshire LNA Exam (State License)
  
• Students will be eligible to take the National Health Care Association Exam
  
  

Career Profile

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) works under the direction of RNs and LPNs and provides basic patient care and assistance with nursing procedures. LNAs care for elderly, newborns, and children with special needs, those recovering from illness, injury or surgery, or individuals with disabilities. LNAs typically have a great deal of patient contact as they are responsible for monitoring patient vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure and pulse. Licensing is granted upon successful completion of a standardized training program and state exam.

In addition to preparing for the LNA I and II Exam students involved in this career cluster will also have the opportunity to view and research the many opportunities associated with a career in the Health Sciences. Career strands include but are not limited to: Health Information Technology, Nutrition, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Optometry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Surgical Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Holistic Healthcare, Medical Imaging, Dietician, etc.

Grade 11

Topics included in LNA I (To begin in September 2008). Open to Grades 11 and 12. Healthcare System, Patients and Clients, Patient Administration, Patient Nutrition, Specimen Collection, Body Systems, Measuring Vital Signs, Pediatric Care, State Licensure Preparation, Infection Control, Career Opportunities, Body Mechanics, Personal Patient Care, Bed Making, Long-term Care, Medical Technology

Grade 12

LNA II: 85 hours (38 hrs/classroom, 15 hrs/lab and 32hrs/clinical) and Phlebotomy (60 hrs). This program will begin in September 2009 for students certified in LNA I. Wound Care, Pulse Oximetry, Incentive Spirometry, Oxygen Mask Replacement, Urinary Catheters, Chest Physiotherapy, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Peripheral Vein IV Removal, Feeding Tubes, Colostomy Irrigations, Nerve Stimulation

Admission Criteria:

• Must be 16 years of age (Grade 11 or 12) and must successfully complete a personal interview and screening exam
  
• Complete TB test and/or x-ray, MMR/titer, etc. as required
  
  

LNA Student Outcomes:

• Complete 180 hours of instruction (LNA I) and 145 hours of instruction (LNA II)
  
• Complete CPR training for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certifications
  
• Pass the New Hampshire State Licensure Exam and Red Cross Certifications
  
• Complete all clinical hours and responsibilities
  
  

New in September 2008! Now Accepting Applications. For more information or an application please contact any of the following offices:

Dover High School Guidance Dept. (603) 516-6940
Career and Technical Services Dept. (603) 516-6982 – Ms. April O’Keefe

Dover High School and Regional Career Technical Center
25 Alumni Drive – Dover, NH 03820
Telephone: (603) 516-6976
James Amara, CTC Director

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