The
Nursing Assistant program is ideal for students who
would like to explore nursing as a possible career and
for those who would like to work as a Nursing Assistant.
This course will provide training for students to obtain
the skills necessary to take the state of Michigan's
competency evaluation exam to become a Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA). Upon successful completion of the exam,
students will have their name placed on the state
registry and will be eligible to work as a Nursing
Assistant in hospitals, nursing homes and with health
care agencies.
This course is a combination of theory, lab practicum
(where students practice skills), and clinical
instruction (students do direct patient care under the
guidance of their instructor). Students enhance their
verbal and written communication skills in a health care
environment and learn the professional, legal and
ethical issues related to health care. Students explore
employment opportunities in this fast-growing field
through field trips and guest speakers.
Course Content:
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Introduction to Health Care
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Body Systems and Diseases
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Medical Math
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Infection Control
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Emergency Situations
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Acute/Sub-Acute/Long-Term Care
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Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid
Certifications
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Restorative and Rehab Care
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Patient Care Skills
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Positioning, Moving and Ambulation
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Medical Terminology
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Environmental Safety
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Vital Signs
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Death and Dying
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our Course
Curriculum
Meet our Instructor
Helpful Background Experience and Aptitudes:
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Enjoy working and talking with people
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High School classes in Math, Biology or Life Science
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A
positive attitude and congenial disposition
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Ability to problem solve
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Computer literacy
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Willing to participate in team activities
Career Entry Opportunities:
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Nursing Assistant
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Home Health Aide
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Recreational Therapy Aide
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With one to two years of post-secondary education a
student may become:
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Registered Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Surgical Technician
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Emergency Medical Technician
Articulation Agreements
Articulation is the process where Career and Technical
Education students who have successfully completed the
Nurse Aide program and demonstrated specific skills by
an assessment process are granted college credit for
those skills when they enroll at an educational
institution that has an Articulation Agreement with the
CCISD. There is no charge for the college credit
after the student has successfully demonstrated that the
specific skills have been learned. The following
institutions currently have Articulation Agreements with
the CCISD:
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Michigan Technological University
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Northern Michigan University
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Ferris State University
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Gogebic Community College
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Bay
College
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