Course title

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pre-requisite

Algebra 1

Course description

Certified Nursing Assistant meets the educational requirements for certification of a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Alaska. The course will train students to measure and record vital signs; provide personal care and hygiene; position; transfer and ambulate; provide unit care; and other activities of daily living. CPR and First Aid will be included. The training will enable students to work in long-term care and acute care facilities. Training will include both classroom activities and clinical experiences with industry partners in hospitals; nursing homes and extended care facilities. This class is good for students considering careers in health care and/or nursing. This course is a 2 hour 15-minute block or 3 periods in a day. It requires each student to have a minimum of 48 hours of clinical in an industry setting

School country

United States

School state

Alaska

School / district Address

2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy, Wasilla, AK

School zip code

99654

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • CTE
  • Career and technical education

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No