Lighthouse Christian Academy’s Healthcare Occupations Program is a comprehensive 2-year CNA/GNA program, approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, and offered to students starting in grade 11. Students graduating from this program will have the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level positions in health care.

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

LCA Healthcare Occupations

At Lighthouse Christian Academy we are dedicated to quality Christion education. The healthcare occupation program will continue this tradition by training up the next generation of healthcare workers to minister to God’s people through high-quality medical training. Students will need to successfully complete the CNA/GNA course curriculum and lab simulation, prior to their 40 hours clinical training in one of two nursing homes in our area.

Healthcare Occupations Program director: Mandy Bise RN, BSN

For more information contact the school office:

301-777-7375

For questions and concerns, please contact the program director by email: a.bise@lcaseahawks.org

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Healthcare Occupations Simulation Lab Dedication

Linda Santmyire was a registered nurse and a licensed minister with the Assembly of God church. In addition to ser ing as a local nurse, she was a Sunday school teacher and women’s ministry leader; she also taught health and hygiene classes at LCA. Linda embodied the true spirit of nursing and was an inspiration to many others in the healthcare field. She cared for everyone she met with a love that can only come from a heart surrendered to Christ. Her kindness and caring has left an indelible mark on Lighthouse Christian Academy. We dedicate our Healthcare Occupations Simulation Lab in loving memory of Linda Santmyire RN.

Eligibility

All applicants must first be enrolled in Lighthouse Christian Academy prior to applying or being considered for the Healthcare Occupations Program.

Students with four or more suspensions or detentions in 9th-10th grade will be required to schedule a parent/guardian conference with the school administrator and program director prior to admission.

Students with less than 92% attendance in 10th grade will be required to schedule a parent/guardian conference with the school administrator and program director prior to admission.

Students must have a 2.5 GPA and be on track with all requirements for graduation.

Lab

LCA's simulation lab is designed to provide a realistic environment where students can practice and develop their skills before working with actual patients. Complete with mannequins that mimic human patients, our lab is setup to prepare students for work in acute, and long-term care facilities. Healthcare Occupations students will be tested on skills within the simulation lab setting, prior to their 40 hour clinical rotation.

Course Work

Junior Year

Medical Terminology: Prefixes, Suffixes, Root Words
Medical Math (Incorporated throughout the course over both years)
Anatomy and Physiology Review
Human Diseases, Infections & Infection Control
Safety
Communication with Observation, Reporting, Documentation
Comfort, Pain, Rest, Sleep
Cultural Sensitivity
Legal and Ethical issues affecting the CNA
Basic Human Needs
Growth and Development
Caring for the Elderly including Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Cognitively Impaired
Death and Dying
Vital Signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Height and Weight
AHA First Aid & Basic Life Support

Senior Year

Review and remediation of all course content from junior year
AHA Renewal and Remediation
Medical Terminology: Medical Abbreviations
Introduction: Role of the Nursing Assistant
Vital Signs Review
Communication: Assessment, Reporting, Rounding, Interpersonal Relationships
Basic Patient Care & Skills Testing: Admission, Transfer, Discharge, Elimination, Bathing
Feeding, Nutrition, Oral Hygiene, Shaving, Bed making, Adaptive Devices, Skin Care, Warm and Cold Applications, Mobility, Positioning, Restorative Practices
Mandatory 40 Clinical Hours after completion of all Skills
CNA Exam – Written and Practical

Clincals

Students will be expected to complete 40 hours of clinical training at one of two facilities, Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation located at 730 Furnace St. in Cumberland, MD, or Sterling Care at Frostburg Village at One Kaylor Circle in Frostburg, MD. Each student will be paired with a GNA who has been screened by the DON or the Director of Education at the facility.

Students will only participate in a clinical rotation after they have completed and passed all senior year skills of the Healthcare Occupation Program. Prior to acceptance in the clinical program students must:

1. Obtain First Aid and Health Care Provider CPR certification.
2. Maintain a minimum of 72% in the Healthcare Occupation Program.
3. Obtain a satisfactory rating in all simulation lab evaluations.
4. Demonstrate professionalism and maturity necessary for the care of patients in the clinical setting.

Application Process

Complete student application April 1st of 10th grade year
Interview with program director
Agree with all standards of conduct*
Letters of Acceptance or Rejection (with reasoning) will be provided the first week of June.

*Violation of standards could result in removal from the program.

Please Note:

Attendance is critical to be successful in this program as we are here for three class periods. One missed day is the equivalent of missing three regular classes. The activities and experiences of the classroom and clinicals are unable to be easily replicated. Absences, tardiness, or skipping could result in dismissal from the program.

Application