Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Instructor:
Dawn Cumingsdcumings@muskegonisd.org
Para-Professional:
NA
Program Description:
Students will care for actual patients as they get a jump-start on their future healthcare career. Students will learn the basics in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety, OSHA, HIPPA, infection control, diversity in healthcare, communication, computerized charting, nutrition, and employability skills. Students taking this class should be interested in providing healthcare services that can help identify, evaluate, prevent, and/or treat diseases. Students will also learn how to take and record a patient’s temperature, blood pressure, pulse and breathing rates, serve meals to patients who cannot feed themselves, walk patients, and provide hygiene and personal care. Those who successfully complete the laboratory skills and classroom instruction will work in a nursing home to gain practical experience. Upon successful completion of the clinical , students will be eligible to take a written and clinical skills test for certification as a nurse aide. Second-year students learn advanced anatomy and physiology and have the opportunity for an internship.
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Student Quotes:
"I liked that I got to interact with people from other schools."
- CNA Student
"I liked that this class was hands-on and more like a college class."
- CNA Student
"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."
- CNA Student
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, Davenport University, Ferris State University, and Grand Rapids Community College.
Direct college credit is available with Muskegon Community College.
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