2019-2020 Catalog

HLTH 1200 Long-Term Care - CNA

5.0 - 4.5 - 6.5

Prerequisite

(2) 16 years of age; and documented proficiency in English - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

The course meets the Nebraska Health and Human Services System training requirements for nursing assistant certification and employment in long-term care facilities. The course combines classroom lecture, laboratory application, and clinical experience for development of basic skills needed to care for the elderly. Course content focuses on teaching nursing assistants to provide safe, effective, and caring services to the elderly or chronically ill patients of any age in a long-term care facility.