Nursing Assistant Certificate (C45480)

See also>> Associate Degree Nursing

The Nursing Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Course work emphasizes growth and development throughout the life span, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family resources and services and employment skills. Graduates of this curriculum may be eligible to be listed on the registry as a Nursing Assistant I and Nursing Assistant II. they may be employed in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities and doctors’ offices.

Special Admission Requirements

Fall Semester I

NAS

101

Nursing Assistant I

3

7

6

CIS

113

Computer Basic

0

2

1

 

 

Semester Total

3

9

7

Spring Semester I

NAS

102

Nursing Assistant II

3

8

6

NAS

103

Home Health Care

2

0

2

NAS

106

Geriatrics

2

3

3

 

 

Semester Total

7

11

11

 

 

Total Hours

10

20

18

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Last Updated 1/15/08