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Nursing Assistant

CNAS 1014 Nursing Assistant
4 Credits                Semester: F/S/Su                                 2 Lecture/4 Lab Hrs./week 16 Clinical Hrs.
This course presents the classroom and clinical instruction approved by the State of Arkansas for individuals to become Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistants. The first several weeks will focus on classroom and lab training including communication skills, infection prevention and control, safety/emergency procedures/residents’ rights, personal care, basic nursing skills, and basic restorative services. The final weeks will allow the students to practice their classroom and lab skills under instructor supervision in long-term care facilities. Students must make a minimum course grade of 70% and have a minimum of 90 hours of training to be eligible to take the state certification exam. This course is limited to students admitted to the Nursing Assistant program. Fees for supplies, uniforms, insurance, background check and testing are required.

Biology

BIOL 1214 Anatomy & Physiology I
4 Credits                Semester: F/S                       3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: Required placement test scores (see Chapter 2 – Admissions and Placement) or successful completion of DRDG 1024 Developmental Reading II and DENG 1054 Developmental English II.

Co-requisite: BIOL 1210 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab. This course designed for nursing students provides a study of the structure, function, and integrated activity of the cells, tissues, and organ systems of the human body with special attention to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. A two-hour laboratory component is included to provide students with hands-on activities and projects to further their understanding of scientific methodology and instruments. A lab fee is required.

Medical Professions

MEDP 1043 Anatomy and Physiology
3 Credits Semester: F                          3 Lecture Hrs./week
This course, a foundation for understanding the principles of maintaining positive health and understanding deviations from the normal, includes anatomy and physiology

Certificate of Proficiency in Nursing Assistant
7-8 Credit Hours

The Certificate of Proficiency in Nursing Assistant provides students with academic and clinical education in nursing related services for long term residents.

Special Admissions/Enrollment Requirements:
Students must:

  • have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to legally work in the United States by the end of the CNAS 1014 Nursing Assistant course to obtain licensure and employment. Academic Programs 99 meet required placement test scores or successful completion of DRDG 1024 Developmental Reading II and DENG 1054 Developmental English II.
  • submit to a substance abuse screening and criminal background check during the first week of class.
  • complete and submit proof of a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test prior to clinical training.

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