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CNAS 1014   Nursing Assistant
4 Credits                Semester: F / S / Su                          3 Lecture / 4 Lab Hrs./week|
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.

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.
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BIOL 1214/1210 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.

Students must comply with the Department of Long Term Care hour requirements for completion of 74 hours
of theory and 16 hours of clinical experience.