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Nurse Assistant Training Program

Full-Time: (1.1 Months/5 Weeks)
Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

This course is designed for students who have expressed an interest in the entry level nursing profession. The course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to administer care for patients or residents in a hospital, extended care facility or in-home. The course will consist of both classroom and clinical training in a local extended care facility. Students who complete the curriculum, and achieve the certificate of completion, are qualified to apply for and take the state certification exam leading to certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Program Cost: $1200

Admission Requirements:

  • Age 16 years or older
  • Evidence of a minimum completion of 12th grade or GED from an accredited school. (Non-high school graduate/non-GED passer must pass the Assessment Testing)

Program Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand the role and responsibility of the Nursing Assistant and perform as a health team member.
  2. Recognize the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication and demonstrate effective communication skills.
  3. Understand the resident’s rights and the purpose and use of the patient plan of care.
  4. Observe and reports changes in condition, abnormal signs, symptoms, and care provided to a licensed nurse.
  5. Practice the principles and techniques of safety and infection control.

  6. Accurately assess and chart vital signs
  7. Demonstrate proper personal care procedures, admission and discharge procedures, exercise and activity, and elimination procedures according to the principles.
  8. Apply the knowledge on nutritional requirements and techniques in measuring and recording intake and output, feeding the patient, preparing and serving meal.
  9. Understand clients with special needs.
  10. State the CNA’s role in restorative care.
  11. Care for the resident through the dying process and care for the body after death.
  12. Work with and under the direction of the LVN/RN in a structured health-care setting.
  13. Be eligible to take the state test to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Course Outline:

Course Title Total Clock Time
Introduction 2
Patient’s Rights 2
Interpersonal Skills 2
Prevention, Management of Catastrophe and Unusual Occurrence 1
Body Mechanics 2
Medical and Surgical Asepsis 2
Weights and Measures 1
Patient Care Skill 14
Patient Care Procedures 7
Vital Signs 3
Nutrition 2
Emergency Procedures 2
Long Term Care patient 2
Rehabilitative Nursing 2
Observation and Charting 4
Death and Dying 2
Clinical Practice 100
TOTAL 150

HOMESTEAD GUARANTEES
  1. If you are not satisfied with the quality of our course material, you can return the course within 90 days and receive a prompt and full refund (less shipping and handling). All courses must be completed within 12 months from the date of purchase.

  2. In a hurry for your course? 2-day UPS, add $7.00 extra; next day UPS, add $25.00 extra.

  3. The completion date on your certificate is the date we receive your exam. Allow 5 working days for the issuance and mailing of your certificate. To help you meet your deadline for the certificate, we offer 24-hour Express Service and Fax Service. Details included in your course material.

  4. You’ll need 70% correct score on the post-test for the successful completion of the course.

  5. It's the licensee's responsibility to make sure that the course is suitable for acceptance by the respective board.

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