Health–Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Instructor:
Dawn CumingsPara-Professional:
Donna Eckert
Program Description:
Health Occupations is designed to prepare students to provide basic nursing care to patients and/or residents. Students successfully completing the theory and classroom instruction will participate in clinical work experience at a local nursing home. Upon completion, students will be eligible to take a written and clinical skills test for state certification as a nurse aide. Second-year students will receive advanced training in anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and advanced patient care skills such as phlebotomy, wound care, trach care, and sterile techniques.
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Student Quotes:
"I liked that I got to interact with people from other schools."
- Health Occupations Student, 2009-10
"I liked that thie class was hands-on and more like a college class."
- Health Occupations Student, 2008-09
"I really liked meeting my new classmates and making new friends. Also, working at McAuley place really helped me realize how important and serious this job is."
- Health Occupations Student, 2007-08
Special Features of the Program:
Students successfully completing the theory and classroom instruction will participate in clinical work experiences at a local nursing home earning a certificate that documents clinical hours and skills.
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take a written and clinical test for State certification as a Nursing Aide.
Articulated credit is also available to qualified students through Baker College and Ferris State University.
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