NURSE AIDE (CNA)

DUE TO COVID-19 ALL CLASSES ARE ONLINE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

***IF COVID CONDITIONS WORSEN WE MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYS WITH CLINICALS***

How the payment plan works 

$350 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration 

If student enrolls after deposit deadline: Deposit + 1st payment due at time of registration 
If student enrolls after 1st payment  deadline: Deposit + 1st payment + 2nd payment due at time of registration 

Final day to register is the deadline date for the 2nd payment. 
2021 Tuition: $1050 / Enroll with $350.00 down
Skills/Clinicals one day a week. Student will choose Wednesday or Thursday for their scheduled date. 
**(First to sign/First to reserve)** 
Uniform: 
White scrub top (the school provides 1 scrub top) 
Navy scrub pants (student's responsibility)

Book required: NONE
Course Delivery: ONLINE
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Upon completion of this course
​The nurse aide student will be able to demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for patient’s needs.
  1. The nurse aide student will be able to exhibit competency in skills necessary to maintain or improve patient’s functioning.
  2. The nurse aide student will be able to communicate and interact competently with patients, family members, and care teams on a one-to-one level.
  3. The nurse aide student will be able to demonstrate sensitivity to patient’s cultural, emotional, social, mental, and physical needs through appropriate interactions.
  4. The nurse aide student will be able to assist patients in attaining and maintaining functional independence
  5. The nurse aide student will be able to demonstrate behavior in support and promotion of patient’s rights.
  6. The nurse aide student will be able to demonstrate skills in observation, reporting, and documentation needed to participate in the assessment of patient’s health, physical condition, and well-being.
  7. Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements of the course the student will be eligible to take the NNAAP examination.
Course Content 
1. Working as a professional 
2. Virginia Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Regulations 
3. Medical Terminology 
4. The Nurse Aide in Long Term Care 
5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills 
6. Infection Control 
7. Safety Measures 
8. Emergency Measures
9. Client's Rights 
10. Basic Skills 
11. Personal Care Skills
12. Individual Client's needs , including Mental Health and Social Services Needs.
13. Special Needs Clients
14. Basic Restorative Care 
15. Care of the Client When Death is Imminent 
16. Admission, Discharge, Transfer
17. Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Practice for the Certified Nurse Aide 
18. Vital Signs Module 
19. Final Examination 
20. Virginia Nurse Aide State Board Prep Module

2021 Nurse Aide Class Schedule

April 26th CNA class full. ENROLLING for June class

Requirements
  • Pass 10- Panel Drug Test and Random Drug Test done @ DHEC  and /or clinical site discretion
  • Pass criminal background check 
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • A negative TB test report ( before the start of clinicals) 
  • The ability to read and write English
  • ​All tattoos must be covered 
  • Nails must be short with no artificial covering
  • No facial piercings 
  • Only ear lobe piercings allowed  
  • ​Long hair must be pulled back 
  • No head scarves or wraps(unless for religious purposes), no caps or hats when in uniform