Nursing Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

30706

Advisor:
Rose Marie Atencio
Mayuree Sozanski
Connie Thompson
Jacqueline Waggoner

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

HCE 100	Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills	4 credits
HCE 101	Basic Life Support	2 credits
HCE 112	Medical Terminology	2 credits
HCE 114	Math for Medications	2 credits

Total Health Care Education Core Requirements

10 credits

NUR 100

Nursing Assistant

5 credits

Total Curriculum Requirements

15 credits

Total Minimum Certificate Requirements

15 credits

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.