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*DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT IS NOT GUARANTEED! Students MUST meet the pre-requisites for any specific course AND complete the registration process through the dual credit institution (CNM, UNM, IAIA). All dual credit students must be registered in classes prior to the start of the term in which the classes are scheduled. CEC instructors and the CEC counselor will assist students in enrolling in the course in the first few days of class at CEC, but it is the STUDENT'S responsibility to be sure that they are registered for the dual credit course. It is also the STUDENT'S responsibility to adhere to any deadlines for dropping or adding a class through the dual credit institution. For more information about enrolling in dual credit classes, please see the CEC Dual Credit page. |
Allied Health Services
Rev: Nov. 10, 2022
Two-Year Program – 5 Semesters
Junior Year
- Fall semester – Nursing Science 1
- Theory: Principals of Nursing Science and Anatomy and Physiology
- Concept Based Curriculum
- Nursing labs & simulations
- Theory: Principals of Nursing Science and Anatomy and Physiology
- Spring Semester - Nursing Science 2
- Theory: Assessment and Health Promotion across the Lifespan
- Clinical: Medical Surgical Clinical Experiences
- Concept Based Curriculum
- Nursing labs & simulations
Summer Seniors
- Nursing Science 3 – between 11th and 12th grade
- Theory: Pharmacology
- Clinical: Medical Surgical Clinical Experiences
- Patient care with medication administration
- Nursing labs & simulations
Senior Year
- Fall semester – Nursing Science 4
- Theory: Medical Surgical Nursing Care across the Lifespan
- Clinical: Medical Surgical Clinical Experiences
- Concept Based Curriculum
- Nursing labs & simulations
- Nutrition for Nursing Students (online - hybrid course)
- Spring Semester – Nursing Science 5
- Theory: Behavioral Mental Health across the Lifespan. Care Delivery and Professional Attributes
- Clinical: Behavioral Health, Leadership and Medical Surgical Clinical Experience (Peds/MaternalChild)
- Concept Based Curriculum
- Nursing labs & simulations
| Nursing Science 1 | Fall semester of Junior Year Principals of Nursing Science 1.0 HS elective credit Anatomy and Physiology 1.0 HS elective credit |
AM Class: M 6:45-8:50 am T-F 6:45-9:45 am PM Class: M-Th 12:20–4:15 pm F 12:20-2:00 pm |
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| Nursing Science 2 | Spring semester of Junior year Theory: Assessment and Health Promotion across the Lifespan 1.0 HS elective credit Clinical: Medical Surgical Clinical 1.0 HS elective credit |
Students are in class M-F in January. Clinical begins in February, meets M & Tu AM or PM Didactic/Class AM Class: W-F 6:45-9:45 am PM Class: W & Th 12:20–4:15pm F 12:20-2:00 pm |
| Nursing Science 3 | Summer between Junior and Senior year Theory: Pharmacology 1.0 HS elective credit Clinical: Medical Surgical Clinical 1.0 HS elective credit |
Clinical meets M, Tu & W Start and end times vary Didactic/Class meets Th & F |
| Nursing Science 4 | Fall semester of Senior year* Theory: Medical Surgical Nursing Care across the Lifespan 1.0 HS elective credit Clinical: Medical Surgical Clinical Experiences 1.0 HS elective credit Nutrition for Nursing Students (online - hybrid) 1.0 HS elective credit |
Clinical meets M & Tu • 6:00–9:45 am (Hours may vary depending on clinical site) Didactic/Class meets W-F • 6:45-9:45 am |
| Nursing Science 5 | Spring semester of Senior Year* Theory: Behavioral Health across the Lifespan. Care Delivery and Professional Attributes 1.0 HS elective credit Clinical: Behavioral Health, Leadership and Medical Surgical Clinical Experience (Peds/MaternalChild) 0.5 HS elective credit |
Clinical meets M & Tu • 6:00–9:45 am (Hours may vary depending on clinical site) Didactic/Class meets W-F • 6:45–9:45 am |
*For Senior Students – if possible do not take a 4th period class at your comprehensive high school. This allows you to spend more time in clinical on Monday and Tuesdays.
All Didactic classes earn 1.0 high school elective credits per semester. Labs and clinical earn 1.0 high school credits per semester; in the last semester clinical earns 0.5 credits. Nutrition for Nurses earns 1.0 credit. Total credits = 10.5 HS elective credits.
Applying to the CEC Practical Nursing program
Application Requirements:
- Complete CEC PN application and submit by March 3, 2023
- Provide three reference letters from Math, English and Science teachers
- Download the teacher reference letter form (PDF) and give to your teacher
- Reference letters must come directly from the teacher and are due no later than April 6, 2023
- You will be contacted via email by March 17th if you meet all entrance requirements and will be invited to interview. Be sure to include your PERSONAL email address on the application.
- Interviews will take place on April 3rd.
Prerequisites:
- Must attend a comprehensive APS High School, APS School of Choice, or an APS Charter School
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be 16 years old by the first day of September in the year you begin the program.
- Must be capable of performing Essential Functions (see web site for information)
- Must have two (2) semesters of Biology with a minimum of a “B” each semester
- Must have two (2) years of Mathematics with a minimum of “B” each year
Additional Information: Once accepted into the program, the student will be expected to obtain:
- Access to internet
- Access to a printer with ink and paper
- Electronic reader/lap top
- Reliable transportation to CEC for AM session and to all clinical sites regardless of session
- Uniforms/ nursing shoes
- Medical release to perform Essential Functions
- Primary TB test
- Annual influenza vaccine
- COVID vaccine (at least the first 2 vaccinations and 1 booster)
- Up-to-date immunizations
- CPR certification – basic life support for healthcare providers
- $150.00 lab fee due at the beginning of the first semester to cover the cost of ATI on-line preparation for nursing course work, and $65.00 lab fee due at the beginning of each subsequent semester, for a total of $410.00
- Purchase of resource books as needed.
- Medication administration
- Care plans
- Pathophysiology
- To participate in the clinical portion of the course, students
- Must be fingerprinted by the Veterans Medical Center
- Must be fingerprinted for NM Department of Health
- Must be drug tested by a SAMSHA certified laboratory
- These requirements will be scheduled during the end of the first semester of the program
- Clinical settings require Social Security numbers and proof of citizenship.
All correspondence with the PN program is via email!
You must provide a valid PERSONAL email address.
Important dates:
- Deadline for CEC/ PN Applications: March 3, 2023
- Reference letters sent from the teacher due April 6, 2023 (please use approved teacher reference letter form)
- Interview Notifications sent via email by March 17, 2023
- Interviews on April 3, 2023
- Acceptance letters sent via email by April 24, 2023
- Mandatory Parent Meetings scheduled in June
- CPR classes scheduled at CEC in late June or early July
Please provide valid phone numbers, postal address, and email address.
For further information, please contact Program Director or Admissions Coordinator:
| Rebecca Tawney Weatherford, MSN FNP-BC Program Director (505) 247-3658, ext. 45406 weatherford@aps.edu |
Pat Kious, BSN RN Admissions Coordinator (505) 247-3658 kious@aps.edu |
Program is nationally accredited by:
Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 | Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000 • www.acenursing.org
Program is approved by:
New Mexico Board of Nursing
6301 Indian School NE | Albuquerque, NM 87110
www.bon.state.nm.us
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Grades: 12 Required: All applicants MUST PARTICIPATE IN UNM-EMS PLACEMENT TESTING. Prerequisites:
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Requirements:
- Student must be 17 years of age by the first day of class in August 2023.
- Students will take FISDAR EMT Entrance Assessment after receiving acceptance letter from CEC. Dates TBD.
- Students are required complete initial course paperwork within one week of the start of the class; this may require parent/guardian signature.
- Students are required to attend class sessions, and cannot miss more than 12 hours of class each semester.
Other Information: Upon successful completion of this course and prior to employment you must pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam. The individual will then apply for a New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician-Basic license. This class may fulfill the graduation requirement for a Dual Credit class if UNM continues supporting this program, but it is NOT guaranteed and students must meet requirements to be eligible to apply for UNM credit by the 2nd semester of the class.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website
New Mexico Emergency Medical Systems Bureau website
| Session / Days / Times | Course Length | Credit Information |
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| Session IA M, Tu & Th M- 7:30-8:50 am and Tu&Th- 7:30-9:50 am |
Full Year | Semester 1: 1.0 elective credit Semester 2: 10 UNM college credits (3.33 APS elective credits) |
| Session II Tu-F 12:30-1:50 pm |
Full Year | Semester 1: 1.0 elective credit Semester 2: 10 UNM college credits (3.33 APS elective credits) |
| Session III Tu-Th 2:30-3:50 pm |
Full Year | Semester 1: 1.0 elective credit Semester 2: 10 UNM college credits (3.33 APS elective credits) |
CEC EMT Fee Schedule
| Required Class Fee: |
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| Fee for UNM - EMS Academy EMT Coursework: This is a department administration fee not a UNM admissions fee. This fee includes but is not limited in covering curriculum and administrative support such as clinical books, personnel, needle-stick insurance, course curriculum and materials. Due by end of first six-week grading period. TOTAL=$184.00 *Students may be enrolled in UNM and will receive 10 college credits: EMS 113 (8 Credits–Lecture) and EMS 142 (2 Credits–Lab) applicable towards a Bachelor Degree at UNM. New Mexico licensure is required for degree admissions. |
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| NREMT* – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – EMT: certification exam (optional) $98.00 |
| NM EMT* – New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician – Basic: initial Licensure fees (optional) $65.00 |
| Class uniform - T-shirt with UNM EMS logo - approx. $12.00 (short sleeves) |
| Please contact CEC Administration if there are concerns or financial difficulties with paying the fees. A payment plan can be set up or assistance can be given. |
*NREMT and NM EMT fees are listed but are not required unless student is planning on getting certified. These fees are incurred after students finish the program. Student must make arrangements with the testing centers: the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the NM Emergency Medical Systems Bureau.
Would you like to earn 7 college credits?
Nursing Assistants are vital members of the health care team and are in high demand.
Grades: 11-12
Lab fee: CNM Fee: $194.51 Includes (2) uniforms, stethoscope, gait belt and background check + CEC Fee: $25.00 = TOTAL $219.51 (Payment Plan/Scholarships available)
Prerequisites:
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Pass the CNM Accuplacer (Next Gen Reading Score 238 or higher or ACT/SAT equivalency)
Requirements:
- Vaccinations up to date
- Annual influenza vaccine
- COVID vaccine (at least the first 2 vaccines and 1 booster)
- Two TB tests (one week apart) or TB Gold test
- Fingerprinting/background check
Course information:
- Health 1001 Clinical Preparation
- Needs to be completed within first month of class
- This class can be taken as a prerequisite or co-requisite
- Primarily online with a hands-on demonstration part
- Class fills up quickly
- This class is taught through CNM not by your CNA instructor
- Principles of Nursing Assistant (Theory)
- Online
- Course work to be completed on days not in CEC lab
- Principles of Nursing (Lab)
- On CEC campus
- Nursing Assistant (Clinical)
- Students must qualify by passing Theory and Lab
CNM Nursing Assistant program website
CNM Nursing Assistant Compliance website
| Session / Days / Times | Course Length | Credit Information |
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| Fall Semester Tu & Th at CEC 12:30-4:00 Clinical portion will include some afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays |
One semester | 7 college credits: 1.0 credit - Health 1001 Clinical Preparation (online) 3.0 credits - Principles of Nursing Assistant (class) 2.0 credits - Principles of Nursing (lab) 1.0 credit - Nursing Assistant (clinical) |
| Spring Semester Tu & Th at CEC 12:30-4:00 Clinical portion will include some afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays |
One semester | 7 college credits: 1.0 credit - Health 1001 Clinical Preparation (online) 3.0 credits - Principles of Nursing Assistant (class) 2.0 credits - Principles of Nursing (lab) 1.0 credit - Nursing Assistant (clinical) |
>>>Please see the notes on Dual Credit enrollment at left. For more information about Dual Credit, please visit the CEC Dual Credit page.
