Nurse Assistant - Merced College

Nurse Assistant from Merced College is a Campus Certificate Clinical Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Program Description The Nurse Assistant program is offered during the spring and fall semesters for 18 weeks and the summer semester for nine weeks in Merced and Los Ba?os. The course provides basic skills required of the nurse assistant employed in skilled nursing facilities. The course emphasizes care of the older adult client and assistance with the activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, exercise, movement, eating, eliminating, safety measures, and rehabilitation techniques. The Nurse Assistant program also provides clinical instruction. Students will practice skills in lab and then be assigned to assist clients in a skilled nursing facility. Upon successful completion of the Nurse Assistant Program, the student must pass the Certification Exam in order to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. The exam has been developed to meet the evaluation requirements of the federal and state Nurse Assistant competency evaluation legislation. The test is offered throughout the state. The test may be offered at Merced college upon completion of each training course. The test consists of two parts: written and manual. Career Opportunities The Nurse Assistant program is a course leading to an entry level career in the health care industry. Upon completion of the program and certification, Certified Nursing Assistants can expect better than average job opportunities. Most Certified Nursing Assistants work in hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities. Individuals interested in the Nurse Assistant program are encouraged to call the Allied Health Office. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Evaluate the responsibilities of a nursing assistant B. Distinguish safety hazards in described simulated clinical situations C. Explain the need for good hand washing techniques D. Choose good body mechanics used by self and others E. Plan techniques needed to assist clients with activities of daily living F. Plan techniques needed to assist clients with rehabilitation procedures View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Nurse courses.