Eastern Arizona College -- 2004-2006 General Catalog

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

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.