Course Description

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provides knowledge and skills for care of the elderly, ill and disabled in long term care facilities, hospitals and personal care homes.

The course includes training in areas of communications and interpersonal skills and emphasizes the good personal characteristics and ethics necessary for this career.

Covers important information about infection control, safety and basic emergency care. Student will be CPR certified.

Teaches measurement of vital signs and implication of results. Students will learn comfort and hygiene measures as well as bowel and bladder care (including indwelling catheters).

Provides training in ROM exercises, rehabilitation of common health problems and complications, and understanding of basic medical terminology.

Clinical training will take place in a long term care facility. Students will be eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Program examination after successfully completing the course. The cost of this exam, administered by Pearson Vue, is $10..

• 132 Hours
• Clinical Practice as scheduled
• School uniform white shoes and watch with second hand required for clinical practice

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