Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Certified Nursing Assistant Program is designed to prepare individuals to meet the basic care needs of a patient base in both acute and long-term care settings. It prepares students to function as nursing assistants in nursing centers, hospitals, and home care settings. The program is 172 clock hours in length (6 credit hours) and designed to complete in 8 weeks. Students will also be provided with optional instruction in medication administration. This includes instruction in medication administration.
Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Competency Examination and will be awarded certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant and as a Certified Medication Technician.
Students must register for the following courses:
| Curriculum (6 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| NUC 100: Certified Nursing Assisting Theory | 100 Clock Hours 3.5 Credit Hours |
| NUC 102: Certified Nursing Assisting Clinical | 65 Clock Hours 2.3 Credit Hours |
| NUC 103: Medication Administration | 6 Clock Hours .2 Credit Hour |
| Class Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Theory |
Monday 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Clinical |
Tuesday 5:00pm - 9:30pm |
Text Books
Sorrentino S, & Remmert, L. (2021). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 10th edition. Elsevier Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-323-65560-6 (soft cover).
Sorrentino S, & Remmert, L. (2021). Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review; Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants,10th edition. Elsevier Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-323-67288-7
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $540.00 |
| Uniforms | $50.00 (approximate cost) |
| Competency Exam | $155.00 |
| Background Check | $90.75 |
