27000 *Certified Nursing Assistant

27000 *CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Open to: 11-12

Length: 1 Semester

Prerequisite: Health Careers 1

Credits: 1/2 credit at NHS, The student will earn Dual Credit at FVTC as well as meeting admission requirements for 4 yr college Nursing programs.

Content: A nursing assistant is an important member of the healthcare team. Upon successfully completing the certification test, a student will become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the student may bathe, dress, feed, mobilize and transport people; obtain temperature, pulse, and blood pressure measurements; and report observations and reactions. Other duties might include preparation of equipment, care of the patient’s room and record keeping. The 18-week course consists of a 3-part instructional program: high school classroom instruction, 20 hours FVTC classroom instruction and lab, and 46 hours of on-the-job training(clinical experience) in a health care facility such as a hospital or nursing home. A registered nurse will supervise the nursing instruction at FVTC and on-the-job training. The clinical or on-the-job training component of the course will require an out-of-class time commitment. Desirable personal characteristics of students in the course include dependability, tolerance, trustworthiness, and a willingness to work for and with people. Students who are nursing assistants will qualify for good-paying part-time jobs while attending school as well as gain experience in the health field. This is NOT only for students who desire to become nurses, but for all who aspire to any health-related occupation.

Activities: Demonstrations, videos, guest speakers, hands-on experiences in a healthcare facility and FVTC labs.

Cost: Uniform. The student may choose to take the state certification exam with a fee of approximately $125.

Back to Family and Consumer Science Home

Back to Family and Consumer Science Flow Chart