Certified Nursing Assistant Program

 

 

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a Nursing Assistant. this program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills in the Nurse Assistant field. this program is 165 hours, which includes 40 hours of clinicals. An accumulation of more than 12 hours of absences may result in an inability to complete the course.

 

Program Content

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Legal & ethical responsibilities
  • Medical terminology
  • Gerontology
  • Employability skills
  • Nutrition & health
  • Body systems
  • Safe & efficient work practices
  • Safety issues
 

 

Program Structure
OCP Course
Number 		Course Title Course
Length 		SOC Code
A PRN00900 Nurse Aide and Orderly 165 Hours 31-1012

 

Employment Opportunities
  • Nursing home
  • Assisted-living facilities
  • Hospital
  • Home health care
  • Doctor's office
  

 

Industry Certification & License

Certified Nursing Assistant

Program Requirements

TABE Test
Minimum Standards: Math: 10, Language: 10, Reading: 10 to be a program completer


Basic physical exam, including negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray to begin

High School diploma or equivalent recommended

State fingerprinting

Program Commitment

165 hours

Costs

Tuition: $2.78 per program hour (165)-Current Fee Sheet
*Plus additional costs for physical, TB test, fingerprinting, state certification exam upon course completion, and other expenses.
*TUITION AND ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Schedule

Class Days 7:30-3:00 pm
Clinical Days 7:00-3:00 pm

 

Instructor

Gail Swiderski, RN

Contact

727 774-1831