Nurse Assistant – Acute Care

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Nurse Assistant – Acute Care

Program Description

The Acute Care-CNA course focuses on broadening the CNA’s scope of knowledge and clinical experience to include skills required to work in an acute care setting such as a hospital. Students taking this course must have successfully completed the NA course & passed the NA state competency test.

Students must show proof of current BLS CPR training.

Enrollment Process

STEP 1

Contact Registration Staff at (909) 793-3115 ext. 500 or complete an Interest Form.

Interest Form

STEP 2

Complete registration information that is emailed to you and schedule an appointment to meet in person with Student Services, Registration staff.

STEP 3

Meet in person at the site to complete the enrollment process (Bring legal ID & original social security card)

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Program Prerequisites

Basic reading test required. Call for testing appointment. Testing is free.

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Requirements

Students must provide a physical examination, TB screening, seasonal flu shot, COVID-19 Vaccine & shoes

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Program Costs

$950

Funding assistance available for those who qualify and/or payment plans are available.

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Notes

Students are required to attend all class/clinical sessions as scheduled. All class/clinical sessions are held in person.

Program Requirements:

  • Must have completed NA program with a B or better or completed 6 months as a CNA in a long-term care facility
  • Must possess current BLS First Aid certification & show card on first day of class
  • Must attend all classes as scheduled
  • Uniform required (scrubs). Not included in program costs. Specific color requirements: Black Bottoms and Top blue shade called CIEL or CIEW. Uniforms are available for purchase at the school

Topics Included in the Program:

  • Introduction to Acute Care

  • Care of Orthopedic Patient

  • Care of Surgical Patient
  • Maternal Child Care

 

  • Pediatric Care

  • Nutrition and Fluid Balance
  • Care of the Medical Patient

Schedule

Classes coming soon!

Equal Opportunity Program

This is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.