NURSING ASSISTANT 6 unit

Catalog description

Exploration of nursing concepts and application of nursing skills essential to the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Emphasis on requisite nursing skills to seek employment in the direct care of patients in long-term care facilities as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).Preparation for certification for Certified Nurse Assistant.Students will be eligible to take the California Department of Public Health Certified Nurse Assistant certification exam. Six weeks. Pass/no pass grading. For students accepted to the Vocational Nursing program, but open to all students. Total of 72 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.