Nursing Assistant

Course ID
104335
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Lab Fee: $50. Attendance mandatory on first day, 9/13/2024. Note: Class will not meet 10/25 (Nevada Day holiday) nor 11/11 (Veteran's Day holiday). Clinical hours will be held on 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, and 11/03/2024. Complete list of program requirements available on the CNA website (https://www.tmcc.edu/certified-nursing-assistant/steps-to-apply/). For more information on this course contact the CNA office (775-824-8640). In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes
Section
8014
Minimum Units (Decimal)
6.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
6.00
Description

This course provides knowledge and skills necessary to assist the professional nurse in direct patient care, undertaking those tasks which are supportive to the care of the patient in various health-care settings. Students are introduced to the roles and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant. Emphasis is placed on acquiring proficiency in direct and indirect care to patients, as defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing's Scope of Practice. The lab/clinical portion of this course includes selected skills that students have to perform. After satisfactory completion of this course, students are eligible to take the State exam and after passing that exam can become "Certified" Nursing Assistants.

Class Type
Status
Full
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
130
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Late Start Only
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
9:00–11:00 a.m. • F S • 09/13/24–11/15/24
12:00–3:00 p.m. • F S • 09/13/24–11/15/24
6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • SU • Other Location • 10/13/24–11/03/24
Department Phone
850-4054
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee: $50. Attendance mandatory on first day, 9/13/2024. Note: Class will not meet 10/25 (Nevada Day holiday) nor 11/11 (Veteran's Day holiday). Clinical hours will be held on 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, and 11/03/2024. Complete list of program requirements available on the CNA website (https://www.tmcc.edu/certified-nursing-assistant/steps-to-apply/). For more information on this course contact the CNA office (775-824-8640). In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes
Prerequisites (For Filter)
MANDATORY STEPS OF ENROLLMENT: Background check, Drug Test, HCP CPR card, Major Medical Insurance and Immunizations.
Class Subject Abbr
NURS