This course includes basic nursing principles used in the care of clients in long-term care facilities. The content addresses the basic needs of clients; concepts of ethics and confidentiality; techniques of communication; reporting and recording of observations and basic assessments; performance of special treatments, procedures and skills required for client care. Successful completion of the course results in eligibility to take the state-approved test that leads to certification as a nursing assistant.
Recent sections
Fall 2026 · 4 sections
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8504Class #0304665
Days & timeMo Tu · 8:00 AM – 1:00 PMWe Th · 6:45 AM – 3:20 PMWe Th · 8:00 AM – 3:50 PMTu · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMAug 31 – Oct 22Sep 2 – Sep 9Oct 20 – Oct 20
LocationNursing Building 6MONT PALMBusiness Building 8
InstructorJordan, Barbara A.
8506
Class #0304666
Days & timeMo Tu · 8:00 AM – 1:00 PMSa Su · 6:45 AM – 3:20 PMSa Su · 8:00 AM – 3:50 PMTu · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMAug 31 – Oct 25Sep 5 – Sep 12Oct 20 – Oct 20
LocationNursing Building 6Desert Mountain Rehab REHBBusiness Building 8
InstructorJordan, Barbara A., Paltin, Priscilla F.
8508Class #0304667
Days & timeMo Tu · 8:00 AM – 12:30 PMWe Th · 6:45 AM – 5:00 PMWe · 8:00 AM – 3:50 PMTu · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMOct 26 – Dec 17Oct 28 – Nov 4Dec 15 – Dec 15
LocationNursing Building 6MONT PALMBusiness Building 8
InstructorJordan, Barbara A., Paltin, Priscilla F.
8510Class #0304668
Days & timeMo Tu · 8:00 AM – 12:30 PMSa Su · 6:45 AM – 5:00 PMSa · 8:00 AM – 3:50 PMTu · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMAug 31 – Dec 20Oct 31 – Nov 7Dec 15 – Dec 15
LocationNursing Building 6Desert Mountain Rehab REHBBusiness Building 8
InstructorJordan, Barbara A., Navarrette, Manuela M.