Learn industry recognized health care skills with focuses available in general health sciences and nursing. . Students will be immersed in real-life scenarios using simulation mannequins that allow students to apply life-saving skills in practical situations. . Students can join the award-winning Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and have the opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Industry Credentials
Nursing Fundamentals focuses on personal care and basic nursing skills following the Certified Nursing Assistant 1 curriculum (CNA 1). Students will learn CNA skills, practice them and become certified in them. During the course students will gain experience working at nursing homes and will complete forty plus hours of clinical practice.
Students in this course will be preparing for CNA 1 certification which requires both a written and skills test to qualify.
Note: This course takes two class periods.
Any student may apply to NRHS Health Sciences Academy regardless of their current district.
For more information about joining our Health Sciences Academy, you should meet with a guidance counselor to determine if our academy aligns with your goals for high school and beyond.
The forms you need can be found here:
Instructors: Neil Pifer and Kyle Whisenant
Campers who attend this camp will participate in a broad variety of digital experiences including coding, robotics, 3D printing/design, and immersive virtual reality. Each day of camp will provide an exploration of how each of these technologies is used in careers that require skilled technicians and specialist to develop their computational thinking.
Instructors: Neil Pifer and Kyle Whisenant
Campers who attend this camp will participate in a broad variety of digital experiences including coding, robotics, 3D printing/design, and immersive virtual reality. Each day of camp will provide an exploration of how each of these technologies is used in careers that require skilled technicians and specialist to develop their computational thinking.
Through the summer, children ages 3-18 may get free lunch through Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Click here for links to locations and menus.
For the upcoming school year RSS will be enrolling all new and returning students via an online portal. Visit
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