Program Requirements
Certificate Program C45480
Associate Degree Nursing A45120
The Nursing Assistant certificate prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Graduates must pass the National Nurse Aid Assessment Program (NNAAP) examination in order to be licensed.
Course work emphasizes growth and development throughout the life span, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management; family resources and services; and employment skills.
Graduates of this curriculum may be eligible to be listed on the registry as a Nursing Assistant I and Nursing Assistant II. They may be employed in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and doctor's offices.
Required Courses
For additional program information including course descriptions,
please see Culinary Technology in the RCC Catalog.
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