Overview

The mission of the Nurse Aide Training Program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a caregiver in healthcare facilities and home health services.

What You’ll Learn

Students learn nurse aide basics, including first aid, feeding, bed maintenance and vital signs via individualized instruction as they develop skill sets in performing basic nursing skills. The Nurse Aide Training Program prepares students for entry-level employment as a bedside caregiver in healthcare facilities or home health services. Graduates can work as nursing aides, nursing assistants, or attendants under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse.

  • Notice

    Although not required to obtain employment in all Nurse Aide related occupations, gaining recognition as a Certified Nurse Aide (“CNA”) requires both the school diploma and passing the state certification exam (Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation – NACE). The NACE Exam consists of a written and skills demonstration test.

  • Tuition / Fees

    $650

    Prerequisites

    None

  • Graduation Requirement

    All students must:

    • Complete all required courses with a passing grade
    • Demonstrate a competency (a grade of “pass”) as a grade equivalent to a C or higher in all courses attempted
    • Completely fulfill all financial obligations to the institution.
    • Successfully complete 100% of all scheduled classroom/lab hours and 100% of all
      scheduled externship hours.

Objectives of the Program

  • To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume the role
    and responsibility required in long-term care;
  • To train students in effective communication, infection control, safety, resident’s
    rights and basic nursing skills through lecture, lab and clinical practice;
  • To prepare students to take the Competency Board Exam to be state-certified as
    a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

NA 101 Introduction to Long Term Care (13 lecture hours and 3 Lab Hours)

This course introduces the nurse aide’s role in long-term care. This course covers safety,
emergency measures, infection control, resident rights, independence, communication,
interpersonal skills and personal self-care. The first 16 hours of content (“Introduction to
Long Term Care”) must be completed prior to any direct contact with a resident.

Prerequisite: None

NA 102 Personal Care Skills (4 lecture hours and 12 Lab Hours)

This course teaches students the skills that are necessary for proper resident care. The
student will learn the skills necessary to protect and enhance resident safety, comfort,
independence, and mobility.

Prerequisite: NA 101

NA 103 Basic Nursing Skills (5 lecture hours and 10 Lab Hours)

This course is designed to help the student identify and measure the four vital signs, give
the normal rates and explain the procedures necessary to observe and record findings.
This course also places emphasis on promoting a restraint- proper environment,
admission, transfer and discharge, and coping with death.

Prerequisite: NA 102

NA 104 Restorative Services (3 lecture hours and 2 Lab Hours)

his course will provide the student with an introduction to restorative care and the role of
the nurse aide in restoration. This course will also teach Range of Motion (ROM) exercises.

Prerequisite: NA 103

NA 105 Mental Health & Social Service Needs (3 lecture hours and 2 Lab Hours)

This course introduces skills needed to assist residents with psycho-social needs, specific
behavior problems and cognitive impairment. Techniques to address unique needs and
behaviors of residents with dementia (Alzheimer’s, others) are covered.

Prerequisite: NA 104

NA 106 Social Skills (2 lecture hours and 1 Lab Hours)

This course teaches skills to deal with workplace conflicts, including conflicts with
co-workers, supervisors and residents. The student will also learn about electronics health
records, and proper conduct while using social media and cell phones.

Prerequisite: NA 105

NA 107 Clinical Externship (40 Externship hours)

Students are assigned to an approved facility-based site where the role of the nurse aide is
clearly defined through hands-on experience. This course provides students with a
comprehensive hands-on review of skills in preparation for the State Board Examination
(Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation).

Prerequisite: NA 101, NA 102, NA 103, NA 104, NA 105, NA 106.