Career Cluster:
Health Science
Technical Pathway:
Health and Medical Sciences
Practical Nursing H170605
CTE Program: 1350 Hours
Eligible Recipient: ATC Students on Target for Graduation
ATLANTIC TECHNICAL HS OFFERS a 32 CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA with 16 CORE CURRICULUM CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Technical Program
OTHER
AP Courses Offered: English
SOCIAL
of Study
8 credits
Language/ English Literature/
8 Credits
HOPE; Fine Arts;
Calculus/ Statistics/ American
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
STUDIES Foreign Lang; Critical Concentrated in 1
History/ Government/ Psychology/
of 22 Technical
Thinking/ Career
Biology/ Spanish/ Physics/
Decision Making;
Programs of Study
Reading for College
Programming
Success/Health II; Intro
4 Credits, 2
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
to IT; Emerging
with lab
Technology in Business
HIGH SCHOOL
FAB 4 - No One Else Does It Better! Each student is provided the opportunity to obtain: a College Ready HS Diploma (Merit & Scholar Designation); Technical
Program Certificate w/ Dual Enrollment Quality Points; Industry Credential and/or License; Articulated Post-Secondary or State College Credit
9
English I
Algebra I or higher as
recommended by
Guidance
Biology
Spanish I
HOPE
Speech
10
English II
Geometry or higher as
recommended by
Guidance
Chemistry
World History
Spanish II
Intro to IT
Psychology
Critical Thinking/SAT
Prep/Advanced
Reading
11
English III
Algebra II or higher as
recommended by
Guidance
Physics
American History
Practical Nursing I
Practical Nursing II
Practical Nursing III
Practical Nursing IV
12
English IV
Pre-Calc or higher as
recommended by
Guidance
Marine Science
American
Government/
Economics
Practical Nursing V
(Summer), VI
(Summer), and VII
Practical Nursing
VIII
Practical Nursing IX
HOE Directed Study
Health; Reading for Emerging Technology
College Success
in Business
CAREER
POSTSECONDARY
Prior to acceptance into the Practical Nursing program, students MUST meet or exceed the minimum unweighted and core GPA of 3.0, have no grade lower than a "C" on their
transcript and have obtained appropriate scores on FCAT and EOC exams. No exceptions.*** Full Time Summer Schedule is Required to Complete the Program.
Career and Technical Education programs are comprised of eight (8) courses and upon successful completion, may lead to industry recognized certificates, licenses,
occupational opportunities and/or postsecondary education options. Please review some of the current available opportunities listed below.
Career Dual Enrollment Requirements:
Partners: Business and Industry
Articulation Agreements
Minimum 2.0 GPA and TABE Exit Scores:
Broward Community Colleges N/S/C; John Knox Home Health
R11- M11- L11
Agency; University Hospital & Medical Center; Manor Pines
Convalescent Center; Memorial Regional Hospital; N Broward
Hospital District; Total Health Care; Williamsburg Landing
Upon completion of the program and meeting eligibility
requirements, including the attainment of an aligned
industry credential, students may be awarded credits
Career
Dual
Enrollment
Course
Opportunities:
Employment Opportunities
toward an Associate Degree by Broward College or the
Nine
(9)
Credits
Practical Nurse; Articulated Nursing Asst; Patient Care
Florida College System. Additional college credit may be
Technician; Basic Healthcare Worker; Adv. Home Health Aide;
awarded with the attainment of additional industry
Health Care Support Worker; Adv. Allied Health Asst.
Industry Credential Opportunities for ATC
credentials.
DUAL ENROLLMENT to BC upon passing the NCLEXStudents
Completing
All
Program
Post-Secondary Career Options
PN: 13 credits transfer to AS Degree Nursing - LPN-RN
Requirements:
Registered Nurse; Surgeon; Physician; Paramedic;
Transition Track
Physical Therapist; Massage Therapist; Geneticist;
Students will be prepared to take an approved state
STATE OF FLORIDA: 10 credits, AS, Registered Nursing
Anesthesiologist; Physician Assistant; Veterinarian;
and/or nationally recognized industry certification or Gold Standard: NCLEX: Licensed Practical Nurse
Cardiovascular Technologist; Forensic Medicine; Medical
licensure exam in their field of study.
(LPN),10 credits, AS, Registered Nurse (RN)
Examiner; Sports Medicine
PRACTICAL NURSING
The Practical Nursing program prepares a person to participate in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of nursing care in hospitals and extended care facilities. Students are introduced to the
clinical area early in the program. Theory and clinical procedures are integrated to reinforce learning.
A certificate is issued at the successful completion of the program in accordance with state
guidelines. Graduates are entitled to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. The Florida State
Board of Nursing will issue a license to those who pass the examination.
This program is accredited by the (ACEN) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
Areas of Study:
 Administering Medications
 Anatomy & Physiology
 Aseptic Technique & Infection Control
Procedures
 Basic Math & Science
 Biological, Psychological, & Social
Support
 Blood Borne Diseases – HIV/AIDS/HBV
 Care of the Geriatric Patient
 Care of the Medical/Surgical Patient
 Communication & Interpersonal Skills
 Computer Literacy
 CPR/Response to Emergency Situations
 Employability Skills
 Human Growth & Development
 Knowledge of the Health Care Delivery
System
 Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
 Maternal/ Newborn Care / Pediatrics
 Nursing Procedures
 Organizational Skills
 Patient Care Procedures
 Personal Patient Care
 Physical Comfort
 Principles of Nutrition
 Safety & Security Procedures
 Wellness & Disease Concepts
High School Admission Requirements:
 Junior in High School
 Take the TABE test
 Meet HS Entrance Requirements: GPA,
FCAT/EOC, Grades, TABE and application
packet and interview
 Additionally, students enrolled in this 12 month
program must agree they will attend a full-time
summer component, EVERY DAY, with the
understanding that there is no transportation.
 Student schedules will not be changed due to a
change of heart or vacation plans – the
commitment is for 1 full year and if the student
does not complete the summer, they will receive
an F on their transcript, will not complete the
program, and it may impact their academic
standing and/or placement at the Technical HS.
High School Program Requirements:
Industry Certification & State Credential Exams
 Clearance on FDLE Level II Background
Check*
 Negative Drug Test Results
Students will be prepared to take an approved
state and/or nationally recognized industry
certification or licensure exam in their field of
study.
*Students enrolling in any Health Science
Education program must undergo a Level II
criminal background check and drug
screening, per the Joint Commission of
Healthcare Organizations
 Immunizations and Physical
 Valid Social Security number (state
licensing agencies and registries
requirement)
 Transportation to and from clinical sites in
the senior year is the responsibility of the
student
College Credit Transfer Opportunity and / or
Advanced Credit
Upon completion of the program and meeting
eligibility requirements, including the attainment
of an aligned industry credential, students may
be awarded credits toward an Associate Degree
by Broward College or the Florida College
System.
Additional college credit may be
awarded with the attainment of additional
industry credentials.
Students must begin classes at BROWARD
COLLEGE within two (2) years of the date of
graduation from the program unless the college
program manager waives the time limitation.
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