**NOTE: At Perry High School, this is a one-year program meeting 3 class periods per day. This CUSD Centralized program is open to students from all CUSD high schools**

The Medical Professions Program prepares students interested in nursing and other healthcare professions to enter the work force or premedical programs. Using an integrated approach to teaching and learning, students develop interpersonal relations, career development and technical knowledge and skills.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be well-prepared to take the Nursing Assistant certification, highly recommended for entrance into local nursing schools. For pre-med students, this clinical experience prepares them for the complex demands of healthcare and is highly valued in medical school applications.

Students will have the opportunity to earn industry credentials during their program;

Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)