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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

The Certified Nurse Aide Program will prepare you to provide direct patient care in a variety of acute care and long-term care nursing facilities.

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. (75 hours) $375 plus testing fees of $120, (Fees are subject to change) (Classes are scheduled continually throughout the year).

Call Jill Maine at 563-336-3454 for more details.

PURPOSE

Nurse Aides learn the following basic skills related to the residents through classroom, lecture, discussion, and clinical experiences with Eastern Iowa Community College District 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 Eastern Iowa Community College District 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 from Eastern Iowa Community College District.

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.