Certified Nurse Aide Training Program

This 116-hour course includes 76 hours of classroom instruction (including skills lab) and 40 hours of clinical practice in a long-term care facility. Training will provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for providing basic care to long term care residents. (Total 116 Contact Hours)

NURA 1001 Nurse Aide for Health Care
The course teaches the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to providing basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis is on effective interaction with members of the health care team, restorative services, mental health and social service needs. (68 hours)
NURA 1060 Clinical Nursing Assistant/Aide
Students will receive a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (48 hours)