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Pre-Nursing and Healthcare - River Falls

CVTC and local high school districts have partnered to offer incoming high school juniors and seniors who are serious about pursuing a career in the medical field the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to expand their career options and get a jump - start on their post - secondary credits toward a degree in healthcare.  Limited to 16 students in CNA.  

Check out the Pre - Nursing and Healthcare Academy video below for more details on this academy.
https://youtu.be/Zl99hWUPzkQ

Requirements:

  • Must be 16 years old prior to Nursing Assistant clinicals.
  • Must enroll in all four courses to be accepted into the academy.
  • Prerequisite: must have completed high school Chemistry or Prep for Basic Chemistry with a grade of C or higher.
  • Covid vaccine may be required prior to clinicals or have an approved exemption.  

Location: CVTC River Falls

Credential:

  • Opportunity to earn a Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA (30 - 543 - 1), Technical Diploma
  • 13 credits of health - related coursework that apply to a number of CVTC programs
Course TitleCourse Schedule

General A&P

4 Credits

August 25 -  December 12, 2025

Dates: M/T/W | Times: 7:30 - 9:30 am

This course will transfer to many UW System Colleges as science credits.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -

2 Credit

August  - December 12, 2025
Lab and Lecture Dates: Th - F | Times: 7:30 - 10:00 am

Clinical TBD Dates Th or F| Times: 6:00 - 10:00 am

Clinical location to be determined based on students participating.
This course is a prerequisite to many of the healthcare programs at CVTC.

Advanced A&P

4 Credits

January 26 - May 22, 2026
Dates: M/T/W | Times: 7:30 - 9:30 am

This course will transfer to many UW System Colleges as science credits.

CPR BLS Certification will be offered TBD

Developmental Psychology

3 Credits

January 26 - May 22, 2026
Dates: Th/F | Times: 8::00 - 9:30 am

*CPR is a requirement for many CVTC Health Programs. Please consider signing up for CPR through CVTC. 




Course Descriptions

806 - 177 General Anatomy and Physiology (4 Credits)

Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision - making and professional communication with colleagues and patients.

809 - 188 Developmental Psychology (3 Credits)

This is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. It is recommended that either Intro to Psychology (809 - 198) or Psychology of Human Relations (809 - 199) be completed before taking this course.

806 - 179 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (4 Credits)
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two - semester sequence in which normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Instructional delivery within a classroom and laboratory setting. Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual components of body systems such as the nervous, neuro - muscular, cardiovascular, and urinary. Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid - base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development are also included in this course.

543 - 300 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (2 Credits)
This 86 - hour course is a combination lecture, lab, and clinical practice conducted in long - term care facilities.  It covers basic body function and structure, nutrition, nursing care procedures, and ethical and legal considerations. This course is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a nursing assistant training program. For successful completion you'll need to have access to a computer with an Internet hookup. This could be in your home, at a nearby library, at one of the CVTC branch campuses, or another location that is convenient for you. A Wisconsin criminal background check is required at the start of class.

CNA State Attendance Policy
Students must comply with the Wisconsin DHS required  86 training hours for CNA.  Students are allowed to miss two classes but are required to make up the missed time.  Failure to make up missed time will result in course failure.  If a third class or clinical session is missed, the student will fail the course.  Clinical time must be made up at the clinical site and not with a written assignment.  Students may attend a lecture, lab, or clinical session with another instructor to avoid grading deductions. Students are responsible to coordinate make up times with their instructor.  In case of documented illness or emergency, a waiver may be granted.




Just the Facts

Fall 2025
13 Credit High School Academy

Registration Status
Open

Academy Dates
August 25, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Days of The Week
M - F

Times
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Classroom Location
CVTC River Falls Campus

Clinical Location
TBD

Clinical Days of The Week
TBD

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