February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
Blue River Career Programs offers multiple educational options to students in Shelby County. Here is a look at one of its programs.
In year one of the Health Sciences CNA program, tasks are completed to make students eligible to sit for their state CNA exam.
Students learn nurse aide skills through hands-on experience during clinical time spent at local nursing facilities. During classroom time, students learn about topics such as dementia care, CPR, medical terminology, and the basics of how healthcare works.
To help students fine tune skills, time is spent in the lab completing simulations and patient centered scenarios.
In the second year, CNA Capstone, students continue earning dual credits through studying medical law and ethics. Students are now CNA certified and go out into the community to work, volunteer, job shadow, etc.
Students begin to network, build confidence, communication skills, and further their real-life experience.
Whether students plan to go to college or straight into a healthcare career, this program helps them discover their passion and prepares them for success.
Photo by Chelsea McMichael Photography
Student Spotlight: Katelyn Theobald
The health science CNA spotlight student is Morristown senior Katelyn Theobald (photo).
Last school year, she successfully completed the requirements and state exam for the CNA certification. This year, she wanted to explore the animal science world.
Through the capstone program, she has been able to gain a vast amount of knowledge and experiences though volunteering and shadowing at facilities that provide care to animals.
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