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The Nursing Assistant certificate is a prerequisite for students planning to enroll in the Practical Nursing program.
The Nursing Assistant course is a prerequisite for students planning to enroll in the Practical Nursing program. The course presents factual information and hands on skill practice through lecture, lab demonstration and practice, assigned audiovisuals, texts and handouts. The course also includes hands-on clinical experience.
The nursing assistant is a healthcare professional who works under the supervision of licensed practical nurses and/or registered nurses to perform basic patient cares and assist with activities of daily living. Nursing Assistants provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks. Nurse aides employed in nursing care facilities often are the principal caregivers, having far more contact with residents than do other members of the staff. This course introduces concepts of basic human needs in simple terms. Selected common technical nursing skills are introduced. Principles of body mechanics are emphasized.
The nursing assistant course is intended to prepare students for practice at the Nursing Assistant level. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligible to take the written and skills exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
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The Nursing Assistant program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 1110 | Nursing Assistant | 3 credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 3 credits | |
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Nursing assistants are employed in nursing and residential care facilities, hospitals, and home health care services.
The employment outlook for nursing assistants in the state of Minnesota from 2006 to 2016 is 12.2%, an above average growth percentage. Source: www.iseek.org
