About the Program
The Nursing Assistant program is designed to prepare students for state certification as a Nursing Assistant. Successful completion of the program makes students eligible to take the written and manual skills test for state certification. The rapidly growing need for skilled health personnel provides good employment opportunities for Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides. Positions are found in general and convalescent hospitals, physicans' offices, private homes, community health agencies and in industry.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2023-2024Program Code: NURSINGASST.CC
Type: Career
General Education: None
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Describe and provide safe and competent personal care and procedures to clients in a long-term care setting.
Apply safety, cleanliness and infection control nursing measures.
Utilize professional and therapeutic communication techniques and prepare complete and correct documentation of care delivered.
Identify and apply legal and ethical principles related to the role of the nursing assistant and the rights of residents.
Describe quality of life issues, common long-term diseases/conditions, and related nursing care and rehabilitation techniques.
Describe basic principles of nutrition and types of therapeutic diets.
Correctly calculate mathematical problems related to the CNA nursing role and care.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing Assistant Program
Corequisite(s): NSG 101
Unit(s): 3.50
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
66.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 66.00
This course covers the Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) theory of care in long term settings. The major focus is patient care skills, patient care procedures, and how to respond to individuals and occurrences associated with long term care. Additional content in the course presents the role and responsibilities of the certified nursing assistant, basic principles of asepsis, safety, nutrition and rehabilitation. Successful completion of this course and NSG 101 qualifies the student to take the Written and Manual Skills testing for State Certification. Graded only.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Assistant Program
Corequisite(s): NSG 100
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course provides the necessary laboratory and clinical experience for development of skills and competencies in basic nursing for a Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA). Successful completion provides the required laboratory/clinical experience necessary to qualify for the Written and Manual Skills testing for State Certification. Pass/No Pass only.
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Laurie Bowles, Chair
(530) 895-2356
Department Office: AHPS 215
(530) 895-2328
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(530) 895-2378
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