Graduation Requirement .50 Credits (Only Health Ed 2 and Intro to Health count towards this credit)
The class covers a broad range of topics, ranging from how to bathe a patient, to positioning a patient properly. You will learn basic nursing skills such as activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, and understanding patient’s rights. The class includes clinical time (24 hours) at a Long Term Care Facility. You will have the opportunity during clinical time to apply the skills you were taught during your lecture and skills training. The certification exam will be taken upon completion of the course. Completion of this course and CNA certification will prepare you for employment in the nursing field and/or higher education. It is recommended to take Medical Terminology prior to the CNA course.
Requirements: Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, Scrubs