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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Fee: $435 includes textbook *subject to change

Purpose: Train individuals in the fundamentals of direct patient care. This is the core program upon which individuals may begin direct patient care and later be prepared to access the multi-level career courses for Certified Nurse Aides.

PURPOSE

Nurse Aides learn the following basic skills related to the residents through classroom, lecture, discussion, and clinical experiences with staff:

 Comfort
 Safety
 Hygiene
 Mental Health
 Social Needs

PREREQUISITES

You must:

• Be able to read, write and speak English at the 6th grade level.
• Have proof of TB Mantoux test results within the current year.
• Be 16 years of age. (If in high school, recommendation from counselor encouraged.)
• Have no lifting restrictions.
  
  

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Contact Jan Weis
Disability Services
Scott Community College
Kahl Educational Center
326 West 3rd Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
jweis@eicc.edu
563-441-4027

For more information or if you have questions, please contact the Long Term Care Coordinator in the Continuing Education Office at at 563-336-3444 or toll-free 1-800-850-5440.

APPROVALS

Upon successful completion of the 75-hour Nurse Aide course, the student will receive a certificate of completion.

The Nurse Aide program is approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals for employment in a healthcare facility.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the class, the participant will be able to:

1. Perform 32 skills.
2. Understand the psychological, social and physical needs of the elderly living in long term care facilities.
3. Know the "Resident's Rights" and how to identify signs of adult abuse and how to report it.
4. Know the "Role and Scope of Practice" of the long term care Nurse Aide.
5. Be prepared to take the Iowa state exams for the Direct Care Worker Registry.
6. Receive certification verifying completion of the Iowa state approved 75-hour Nurse Aide course.

REGISTRATION

Payment is due at the time of registration.
Register early for best choice of classes.

For registration information call the college nearest you or toll free 1-888-336-3907

• Scott Community College 563-441-4100
• Clinton Community College 563-244-7100
• Muscatine Community College 563-288-6100

You must be present to register. Bring photo ID or current drivers license. You may register at Scott Community College Urban Center, 306 W. River Drive, Davenport, IA at the registration center or a campus nearest to you.

2012 Nurse Aide Brochure