Certified Nursing Assistant

Course Objective:

This course provides students with knowledge and skill required to be a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Students will be in lecture class where they will learn about the role of a CNA, safety and infection control, the body systems and how they relate to patient care, follow problems residents face and how to aid them.

Skill lab will provide students with the chance to practice skills that a CNA is required to know and will walk-through and later test on them.

Lastly, students will go to a site to do the clinical part of the course where students will have one on one interaction with real patients.

After the completion of the course, the student will be able to take the Arizona Board of Nursing CNA Exam. Students can also apply for the LNA. Contact us for more information.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• 16 years of age

• Pass an entrance exam.

• 120 clock hours (approximately 6-8 weeks)

• Advance placement available for those who qualify: 32 hrs+