Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Course Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical training, and clinical experience, students will acquire the skills and knowledge required to provide high-quality patient care and support in various medical settings

Learning Objectives

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a nursing assistant.
• Know the importance of following ethical principles in patient care.
• Develop practical skills in patient care and daily living activities.
• Gain knowledge of medical terminology and basic human anatomy.
• Demonstrate effective communication techniques with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Instructional Materials and Reference

The main textbook for this course is: Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving 6e 2023 by Diana L. Dugan Hartman Publishing, Inc. References are made to relevant online resources such as videos, articles, and tests. M.S. Reuter Nursing Assistant Chippewa Valley Technical College 2022 is referred to throughout the course and can be read online or downloaded free from: here
Occasional reference is made to Fundamentals of Nursing OpenStax 4.0 (CC BY) which can be read online or downloaded free from: here

Instructional Methods

This program has two components - an asynchronous online course that consists of 59 hours of interactive content and assessments and 16 hours of laboratory in which students will demonstrate their mastery of practical skills.*

Delivery Method

This course is taught in an online format.