Certified Nurse Aides work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to gather vital signs, patient data, and provide care for basic physical and emotional needs of patients.
DurationCertified Nurse Aides work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to gather vital signs, patient data, and provide care for basic physical and emotional needs of patients.
Certified Nurse Aides are an important asset in nursing homes, assisted living centers, long-term care facilities, independent living facilities, adult day care centers, home health agencies, hospice agencies, clinics, and acute care settings.
The Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate course includes theory, hands-on instruction, and 32 hours of clinical training during the program.
Students will learn body systems, disease and infection control, legal and ethical issues, nutrition, and personal care skills. Students will also learn how to assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments and care planning, mental health and sub-acute care, and resident safety.
Hands-on training in basic nursing skills, wound care, restorative care, body mechanics, and measuring vital signs are also performed. Individuals interested in starting a career in the medical field, nursing or physician assistant school applicants, prospective patient care technicians, or those looking to develop skills may benefit from this program.
This certificate program will assist students in preparing for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination conducted by the Credentia Nurse Aide Credentialing Services. Exam fees are included in tuition. Textbooks are required and are available at the KSU Bookstore. Call (470) 578-6261 or visit bookstore.kennesaw.edu/home for pricing and availability. When contacting the bookstore, please identify yourself as a CPE student.
Prerequisites
Equipment Required: Stethoscope, BP Kit, and blue scrubs must be purchased by the student and are required for clinical training. Equipment specifications provided during the first day of class.
Completion of Skills Assessment with score of 70 or higher, submission of a completed CNA Program Application Packet (required documents including all immunizations, forms of identification, etc.). Incomplete CNA Program Application Packets will not be accepted.
Clinical Training
Each student will participate in off-site clinical training.
What CNAs Do
Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Record weight, height and patient symptoms for physicians before a physical exam
Dress, bathe and feed patients
Help patients with range-of-motion exercises and walking
Transport patients
Monitor and report changes in a patient vital signs, behaviors or personality to nurses
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