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Nursing Assistants work closely with patients to provide assistance with personal care and daily living tasks. Working under the supervision of a nurse, Nursing Assistants meet the most basic needs for patients, young and old alike. Nursing Assistants can be found in nursing homes, hospitals, adult day health centers, assisted living facilities.
Overview
Aimed at developing skillful, thinking and caring nursing assistants who will function within the roles and responsibilities as required by the State of Michigan, Abcott Institutes's Nursing Assistant course is designed to prepare qualified individuals to become safe and effective Nursing Assistants. Graduates of the course are prepared to take the program competency evaluation, the required test for state certification. Whether desiring to meet state licensure requirements and practice as a nursing assistant, or continue on with more advanced nursing education, Abcott Institute prepares students through classroom instruction, assisted tutoring, hands-on lab practice, and clinical experience. Upon course completion and passing the state certification exam, graduates earn the formal designation of CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
Course Description
Abcott Institute’s Nursing Assistant training course is designed as a pre-nursing course and prepares the student for entry-level positions on the nursing career ladder. Instruction is presented in the basic sciences as it relates to the human body and health. Coordination of theory and skill proficiency is utilized during the student's clinical experience while caring for a variety of patients. Graduates of the Nursing Assistant training course qualify for taking the Michigan Board of Nursing test for Certified Nursing Assistants.
Total Course Hours : 140
Duration/Schedule:
- 4 Wks - Monday thru Friday 8 am to 4 pm
- 8.5 Wks - Monday thru Wednesday 5 pm to 9 pm
Program Emphasis:
- Taking and recording temperature, blood pressure
- Patient assistance skills - feeding, dressing and bathing
- Measuring food and liquid intake and output
- Patient care skills
- Medical terminology
- Related anatomy and physiology
- Safety and body mechanics
- Patient Abuse Prevention
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Communication skills
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Course Includes:
- CNA State Exam Fee (one time only)
- Mosby's Textbook and Workbook
- Tutoring seven days per week
- Job placement assistance
- Uniform and shoes(One Set)
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