Certified Nursing Assistant - Fast track

This non-credit course provides the basics of caregiving skills for entry-level employment in healthcare. Students who complete the Nursing Assistant Certificate program will be able to:

• Works under the direction of LPNs, RNs, or other qualified healthcare workers to provide basic patient care.

• Demonstrate basic personal care skills.

• Provides patient-centered care and performs nursing skills in a safe, competent, and therapeutic manner.

• Use communication skills effectively to function as a member of the nursing team.

• Demonstrate knowledge of normal changes in body systems associated with aging.

• Sit for the WA State Certification Exam for Nursing Assistants.

• Recognize and report changes in the resident/client’s condition.

• Use procedures and techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms.

• Demonstrate the ability to identify and implement safety/emergency procedures.

• Perform within the ethical and legal boundaries of the scope of practice.

• Display professionalism in appearance and job performance.

  Training includes classroom/lab time as well as clinical experience at a local long-term care facility. CPR, First Aid, and HIV/AIDS training are included.

  More details at: wvc.edu/CED