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Nursing Assistant Certificate Curriculum
Nursing Assistant
Certificate of Proficiency
30706
Advisor:
Mayuree
Siripoon
This program prepares you for an entry-level
position as a nursing assistant. Emphasis is on basic patient care skills,
based on the knowledge of universal precautions, asepsis, basic human needs,
body mechanics, treatments and procedures, patient admission, transfer,
discharge, and eldercare.
The following entry proficiencies are
recommended:
- A
ninth grade reading level on an EAC placement test or completion of ENG
100, Writing Fundamentals.
- An
EAC placement test score at the MAT 077 level or higher or successful
completion of MAT 055, Basic Math.
Curriculum Requirements
Health Care Education Core Requirements
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HCE 100
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Basic Health Care Concepts
and Skills
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4 credits
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HCE 101
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Basic Life Support
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2 credits
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HCE 112
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Medical Terminology
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2 credits
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HCE 114
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Math for Medications
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2 credits
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Total Health Care Education
Core Requirements
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10 credits
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NUR 100
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Nursing Assistant
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6 credits
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Total Minimum Certificate Requirements
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16 credits
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To obtain this certificate, you must complete
each required course with a grade of "C" or better. Upon completion of
the program, you will qualify to take the State nursing assistant certification
exam.
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