School Health Aide

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This program prepares entry level school health aides who can function successfully in the school health environment. Students will learn to provide culturally sensitive and competent care to elementary, middle, and high school students. Graduates of the 75-hour program are eligible to apply for a School Health Aide position with the Hawai‘i Department of Education (DOE) and School Health Aide Level II.

Program Admission Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a First Aid course. Current CPR certificate.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) approved 06/30/2016:

1. Function in the role of a school health aide under the supervision of a health care professional.

2. Provide safe and age-specific care to school aged children within the scope of a school health aide.

3. Demonstrate adherence to legal and ethical responsibilities of a school health aide.

4. Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and health care professionals.