NURS 100: Nursing Assistant

The course offers high quality training for those entering the CNA field or using the CNA course as a pathway to a nursing or other Allied Health career. Emphasis is placed on working with clients in the long-term care setting. This course is a blend of both didactic and laboratory instruction. This class focuses on the hands-on skills required of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Topics include such things as: Personal Hygiene and cares, including handwashing, bathing, bedmaking and assisting with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), body mechanics, including transferring and mobility, measuring vital signs, assist with nutritional intake. This class is presented in a face-to-face and an asynchronous hybrid format. Upon completion of this course both the didactic and the laboratory portion a student is eligible to complete the certified nurse assistant examination which consists of a written test and skills demonstrations. (F, S)