About
A 120-hour training program designed to provide basic training for a nursing assistant to function in a long term care or acute care facility, improve the quality of care, and to increase the positive perception of the nursing assistant. Working closely with patients, nursing assistants are responsible for basic patient care services such as: assisting with bathing, grooming, and feeding patients; assisting nurses with medical equipment, and performing basic patient assessments. This program provides both clinical and classroom hours and prepares the student to take the state of Tennessee’s certification test to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
- Students must be at least 16 years of age
- Students must be able to pass a physical, pass a background check, and pass a drug screen.
- Additional vaccination requirements include: TB skin test and Hepatitis B series.
- Student must posses a current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification (CPR certification) through American Heart Association.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Part Time |
| Typical Program Length | 2 Months |
| Clock Hours | 120 |
| Class Type | Night |
| Credentials | Certificate |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $461.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $588.00 |
Program Credentials
The Certified Nursing Assistant program is a part-time program.
- Students must be at least 16 years of age
- Students must be able to pass a physical, pass a background check, and pass a drug screen.
- Additional vaccination requirements include: TB skin test and Hepatitis B series.
- Student must posses a current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification (CPR certification) through American Heart Association.
Campus Locations
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
Job Duties
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
Job Outlook
Bright Outlook: Yes
Currently employed in the area: 29,570
Current job openings per year: 4,290
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