SOUTHWEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER 711 West Tamarack Altus, OK

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1 PRACTICAL NURSING Level I 1463 HOURS HL00342 Medical Terminology (Prerequisite) Long Term Care Aide HL00097 Concepts of Nursing 40 HL00046 Anatomy and Physiology 120 HL00099 Clinical I Basic Nursing 80 Level II HL00098 Fundamentals of Nursing 160 HL00100 Pharmacology and Intravenous 50 HL00101 Medical Surgical Nursing I 75 HL00090 Mental Health Nursing 40 HL00093 Clinical II (Med Surg I) 192 Level III HL00102 Medical/Surgical Nursing II 75 HL00087 Pediatric Nursing 40 HL00356 Clinical III (Med Surg II) 192 HL00088 Maternity/Newborn Nursing 40 HL00089 Clinical IV (Maternal/Newborn, Peds, & Mental Health) 88 HL00092 Clinical V (Transitions in Practice) 120 HL000 Transition to Practice 15 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 216 HOURS Medical Terminology (Prerequisite) Long Term Care Assistant HL00099 Clinical I Basic Nursing 80 CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE 8 HOURS Medical Terminology (Prerequisite) Long Term Care Assistant HL00099 Clinical I Basic Nursing 80 HL00100 Pharmacology and Intravenous 50 HL00093 Clinical II (Surgical Nursing Part I) 192 ADVANCED UNLICENSED ASSISTANT 538 HOURS Medical Terminology (Prerequisite) Long Term Care Assistant HL00100 Pharmacology and Intravenous 50 HL00093 Clinical II (Surgical Nursing Part I) 192 HL00098 Fundamentals of Nursing 160

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3 SOUTHWEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER 711 West Tamarack Altus, OK THERAPEUTIC PATHWAY Adult Only PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This 12 month Practical Nursing training program, beginning in February each year, will prepare students to work as a highly skilled member of the health care team. Upon successfully writing the licensure exam, students can work under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed physician to provide nursing care to selected patients. CERTIFICATIONS/EMPLOYMENT Students may complete the Level I curriculum and obtain their Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, certification through the Oklahoma Department of Health. Upon successfully completing the Level II curriculum students may obtain their Advanced Unlicensed Assistant, AUA, through the Board of Nursing. After at least six months of employment as a CNA, students may obtain their Certified Medication Aide, CMA, certification. After successful completion of the practical nursing program, students are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination, NCLEX. Employment opportunities are exceptional throughout the state of Oklahoma. SALARY RANGE Average starting salaries range from $10.50 to $18.50 per hour PREREQUISITES Medical Terminology Professional CPR certification Complete TABE assessment with a 9.0 score or higher Graduated with HS diploma or GED Ability to bend and lift patients LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING 1463 HOURS Level I HL00097 HL00046 HL00099 Concepts of Nursing. 40 Anatomy and Physiology 120 Clinical I Basic Nursing.. 80 Level II HL00098 Fundamentals of Nursing HL00100 Pharmacology and Intravenous. 50 HL00101 Medical Surgical Nursing I. 75 HL00090 Mental Health Nursing.. 40 HL00093 Clinical II (Surgical Nursing Part I). 192 Level III HL00102 HL00087 HL00356 Medical/Surgical Nursing II.. 75 Pediatric Nursing.. 40 Clinical Nursing III 192 HL00088 HL00089 HL00092 Maternity/Newborn Nursing Clinical IV (Maternal / Child, Pediatric.. Clinical V Transitions in Practice HL000 Transition to Practice 15 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 216 HOURS HL00099 Clinical I Basic Nursing.. 80 CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE 8 HOURS HL00099 Clinical I Basic Nursing.. 80 HL00100 Pharmacology and Intravenous. 50 HL00093 Clinical II (Surgical Nursing Part I). 192 ADVANCED UNLICENSED ASSISTANT 538 HOURS HL00100 HL00093 Pharmacology and Intravenous. Clinical II (Surgical Nursing Part I) HL00098 Fundamentals of Nursing Must be a US Citizen with NO felony convictions unless term has been served and five years have lapsed since completion of sentence.

4 CHANGING LIVES ONE CAREER AT A TIME ATTENDANCE High priority is placed on attendance. Reliability in the work place is the single most valued employee trait in today's job market. The attendance rule will apply to all students enrolled in the PN program. Attendance will be calculated and applied to each nine-week grading period. Students will be required to be in attendance 95% of the time. ASSESSMENT Test: TABE and PSB Cost: $10.00 TABE / $20.00 PSB ENROLLMENT OPTIONS Adult students Only Full-time: 8:00 to 3:00 PROGRAM CALENDAR Length: 12 month program Start Date: February End Date: February CLINICALS All students entering the practical nursing program must meet health and safety requirements. Documentation of all immunizations including Hepatitis B, proof of immunity, and documentation of a current tuberculosis (TB) skin test prior to starting clinical. Clinical facility may require current drug test and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations, OSBI, background check. Facility computer training, safety training will also re required. COLLEGE CREDIT Students can receive up to 18 credit hours at WOSC or 30 credit hours at OU. Upon completion of the practical nursing program, students will have to be admitted to the respective college or university in the nursing program in order to finish their degree. Other state universities may offer advanced standing credit upon completion and licensing. TUITION RATES In district: $2.10 per hour Out of district: $4.20 per hour PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS Oklahoma Board of Nursing Oklahoma State Board of Education CONTACT INFORMATION: PELL OTAG Southwest Technology Center SWTC Foundation Scholarship 711 West Tamarack ODCTE Otha Grimes Scholarship Altus, OK ODCTE McCrabb Scholarship P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education OAMCTE Scholarship for Minority Students Lee Office Scholarship Ericka Wiginton Breakfast Club Scholarship Director of Student Services Oklahoma Business and Professional Women's Foundations Scholarship ext 2240 Tribal Scholarships ewiginton@swtech.edu OHLAP Doug Johnston PN Director WIA Demand Labor Force Careers- OK Employment Security Commission Office PN Instructor WIA-Youth Program Department of Human Services-TANF djohnston@swtech.edu FINANCIAL AID To qualify for financial aid, students will need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA, form and enroll in a career major that is at least 600 hours. Application forms may be obtained from the financial aid coordinator, Monica Cox. Please have documentation of high school graduation or G.E.D. completion. Grants Scholarships Other Funding Sources Aracely Santillan PN Administrative Assistant Air Force Aid Society Physician's Manpower asantillan@swtech.edu Department of Rehabilitative Services Veteran's Benefits Oklahoma Rural Organization/ OK Employment Security Southwest Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex/gender, age, disability or veteran status. Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be referred to Ericka Wiginton, compliance coordinator, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK (580)

5 PRACTICAL NURSING 1463 HOURS NAME: DATE: Level I STATUS: 1st 2nd FT PT Medical Terminology (Prerequisite) COMPLETION DATE: Long Term Care Assistant CAREER GOAL: HL00097 Concepts of Nursing HL00046 Anatomy and Physiology NEEDS ASSESSMENT: HL00099 Clinical I Basic Nursing Reading Enhancement Math Enhancement Level II Language Enhancement HL00098 Fundamentals of Nursing English-Language Proficiency HL00100 Pharmacology and Intravenous. 50 Economic Assistance HL00101 Medical Surgical Nursing I. 75 Career Planning HL00090 Mental Health Nursing.. 40 Job Search/Retention Skills HL00093 Clinical II (Surgical Nursing Part). 192 Graduation Credit Planning Level III HL00102 HL00087 HL00356 HL00088 HL00089 HL00092 HL000 HL00099 SOUTHWEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER 711 West Tamarack Altus, OK ACTION NEEDED: Medical/Surgical Nursing II EEC Pediatric Nursing Financial Aid Application Assistance Clinical Nursing III Career/Personal Counseling Maternity/Newborn Nursing Job Search/Retention in Training Clinical IV (Maternal / Child, Pediatric) Specialized Materials Clinical V Transition in Practice On-line coursework Transition to Practice TRANSITION PLAN: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 216 HOURS Work Medical Terminology (Prerequisite)... 2 year school Long Term Care Assistant... 4 year school Clinical I Basic Nursing Military Advanced Technical Training CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE 8 HOURS THERAPEUTIC PATHWAY ADULT ONLY ALLIANCE PARTICIPANT: Medical Terminology (Prerequisite).... Previous College Hours Long Term Care Assistant.... Qualifies for Alliance participation HL00099 Clinical I Basic Nursing Does not qualify for Alliance HL00100 Pharmacology and Intravenous Qualifies for fee waiver HL00093 Clinical II (Surgical Nursing Part) Does Not qualify for fee waiver ADVANCED UNLICENSED ASSISTANT 538 HOURS Medical Terminology (Prerequisite).. Counselor Signature Long Term Care Assistant.... HL00100 Pharmacology and Intravenous HL00093 Clinical II (Surgical Nursing Part I) Student Signature HL00098 Fundamentals of Nursing

6 ASSESSMENTS READING COMPREHENSION **READING FOR INFO LANGUAGE **LOCATING INFORMATION MATH **APPLIED MATHEMATICS COMPLETE BATTERY / 8.0 / 15 TABE (12.9) PLAN (26) ACCUPLACER **WORKKEYS OTHER COLLEGE 23 credits/courses must be PASSED to graduate/ 24 credits at AHS & EHS PRACTICAL Core Curriculum Diploma-Minimum graduation plan; Need parent permission College/Work Ready Diploma- Additional courses to core curriculum diploma 9th 10th 11th 12th ENGLISH (4) English I *English II *English III English IV MATH (3) SCIENCE (3) HISTORY (3) FINE ARTS (1) OTHER ELECTIVES *Algebra I *Biology I Gov't/OK History Art or music or Speech Computer 1 or Foreign Lang I *Geometry Math 2 Lab Science other Science *U.S. History 6-8 to total 23 credits *End Of Instruction Exams *Courses with end of instruction exams Graduation criteria: Pass 4 out of the 7 EOI's Algebra I, English II, and 2 additional EOI's. Alternative to EOI Tests: *Algebra II Math 3 Lab Science other Science Citizenship History 2 nd Arts or 1 additional course from above OHLAP AND PELL eligible Computer 2 or Foreign Lang 2 / 8.0 / 17 / 55 / 7 / 8.0 / 15 / 60 / 6 / 8.0 / 19 / 34 / 7 Opportunity to take SWTC Health Science Program or concurrently enroll at WOSC in general education courses See your high school counselor for more information. NURSE Begins in February of each year Graduate high school, take 1 semester of gen ed courses at WOSC, then begin the PN program at SWTC Tuition assistance available for adults Transition from high school to work or college English Comp I English Comp II College Algebra Science Professional Science Skilled Service Professional Service Skilled Tech Professional Tech Skilled Clerical 14th Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Estimate of courses with 18 SWTC credits English Comp 1 General Psychology College Algebra Microcomputer Applications Am.History OR present Human Anatomy Human Physiology General Chemistry Nursing I and II LPN to RN transition visit 18 college credits at WOSC towards Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing or 30 college credits at OU towards Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing COPSystem Business Professional Business Skilled Arts Professional Arts Skilled Consumer Economics Outdoor Communication HIGH SCHOOL SWTC JUNIOR COLLEGE and UNIVERSITY 15th - 16th Bachelor of Science in Nursing Approximately 60 college hours/ 20 courses Can be completed through on-line coursework at many universities across Oklahoma visit 16th and beyond Master Degree & Doctorate Degree Approximately additional college hours *Phlebotomist-SWTC *Certified Nurses Aide- SWTC OTHER HEALTH MAJORS INSTITUTIONS WITH NURSING *Pharmacy Tech-SWTC *Practical Nurse- SWTC Dental Hygiene Veterinarian RELATED DEGREES Certified Nurses Aide-SWTC *State licensing test required Optometry Psychologist Most 2 year colleges have 2 year Certified Medication Aide-SWTC Vet Technician Respiratory Technician Radiologist Radiology Tech RN programs Phlebotomist-SWTC Surgery Technician Physical Therapy Assistant Dentist Audiologist Emergency Medical Technician-SWTC Radiology Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Nutritionist Nuclear Med. Most regional universities have 4- Pre-Pharmacy Tech- SWTC Dental Assistant Orthotics/ Prosthetics Technician Nursing-B.S.N. Phys. Asst. year BSN majors MD/OD-Doctor Speech Path. LPN/Oklahoma Median Salary Percent Change and Employment Prospects Pharmacy Genetic Cnslr. OU/Health Science Center $29,300 ($14.07/hr) +15% Average growth PT or OT Therapy Southwest Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex/gender, age, disability or veteran status. Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be referred to Ericka Wiginton, compliance coordinator, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK (580)