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Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Nursing assistants provide basic bedside care and comfort to patients and residents in multiple healthcare settings. The Nursing Assistant CTC prepares students for employment in long-term care, hospitals, home healthcare, and other healthcare facilities.

Classroom instruction includes an introduction to healthcare, basic nursing skills, body structure and function, and infection control. The program includes instruction on the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act or OBRA national skills standards. Students must complete CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association).

Students participate in clinical activities under the supervision of the instructor at approved healthcare facilities including local hospitals, long-term-care facilities, and/or nursing homes. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is qualified for certification (CNA) and employment in the areas of long-term care, home health, and acute care.