CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
The Certified Nursing Assistant is a health care provider who plays an integral role in the facilitation of daily and at times nightly duties within the health care community. Once they have taken the C.N.A exam they are qualified to work in a variety of workplaces, including but not limited too: Assisted Living Facilities, Hospice, Major Hospital Networks, Nursing Homes and Private Duty. They are also a favorite of Nursing Registries and Agencies.
Upon successful completion of the program candidates are deemed eligible to take the Florida Sate Board Nursing Assistant Certification Exam.
Areas of Study include:
Introduction and Overview of Health care
Duties of the Nursing Assistant
Body Structures
Growth and Development
Rehabilitation and Rest
Understanding Patient care Assignment's
Discharging a patient
Nutrition Fluid and Diet Therapy
Infection Control
Vital Signs
CPR, AED, BLS, Infant Child and Adult
Special Procedures, Hot and Cold Application
Death and Dying
Care of Mentally Impaired/Alzheimer's Disease
Medical Terminology
HIV/AIDS training
Admission Requirements:
Completion of Orientation
Satisfactory scores on the Basic Skills test
Interview with Program Counselor
REGISTRATION
Program Length
120 Hours 2 months (full time)
M-T Friday and Saturday
