What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?

Nurse Assistants perform routine tasks in the general care of hospital, clinic, and nursing home patients. CNA’s work directly under the supervision of registered and vocational nurses. 

What do Certified Nursing Assistants do?

·     Answers patient call lights

·     Bathes, dresses and undresses patients

·     Tidies patients’ room, changes soiled linen

·     Assists with personal hygiene

·     Serves meals, water and snacks

·     Feeds patients who need help

·     Transports patients, helps patients walk

·     Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure

·     Records food and liquid intake and output

·     Collects specimens; urine, stool, sputum

·     Observes and reports unusual conditions

Measures height and weight using bed, chair and balance scales

Job Outlook:

The work demand for CNA nursing professionals are expected to grow faster than the average until 2014. The high turnover for CNA jobs is one reason why the need for certified nursing aides will consistently increase in the coming years. Aside from that, the increasing number of the aging population will also prompt the generation of more lucrative career opportunities for qualified CNA nursing professionals. So, take the first step towards a rewarding CNA career by completing this course!

Requirements:

·         Basic English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills

·         Mandatory attendance and completion of class

·         Must be able to pass a background check

·         Able to walk/stand for long periods of time

·         Able to lift 30 lbs

·         Have legal documentation

* HTC Class - 4 credits approx $600 - Fee paid by student

Class size limited

To register call

952-567-8128

 

(Basic academic testing required)