A course designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions as nursing assistants in structured health care settings directly supervised by a registered or licensed practical nurse.
Students must attain a minimum of 120 hours of total instruction, which must include a minimum of 40 hours of classroom instruction, 20 hours in the skills lab, and 40 clinical hours in a skilled nursing facility. Students are required to meet the clinical requirements of the clinical facility prior to attending clinicals. Skills lab and clinical days will typically fall on Friday or Saturday depending upon availability of both the skills lab and clinical facility.
The following items are required to maintain enrollment in NUR 100 paid by the student, through a third-party vendor:
1. Concurrent enrollment in EMT 121 or present current CPR card issued by the American Heart Association (BLS Healthcare Provider).
2. A negative urine drug screen.
3. Proof of TB immunization or clear chest x-ray within the last 6 months.
4. Proof of MMR and Hepatitis B immunizations or sign declination. COVID-19 and/or Flu immunizations may be required per clinical facility policy.
5. Fingerprints in order for DPS/FBI to conduct background checks for criminal convictions. Student must obtain a Level One Fingerprint Card.
Students must complete the course with a grade of "C" or better to be eligible to take the certification/licensure exam.
The Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements for certification include proof of legal presence in the United States and disclosure of felony conviction(s).
Successful completion of the certification written and manual skills exams, and application for licensure, will lead to a designation as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Prerequisites
ENG 090 with a grade of "C" or higher or reading proficiency as established by District policy, and MAT 100 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher or math placement as established by District policy.
- Demonstrate competencies needed for basic knowledge for the role of nursing assistant.
- Decribe patient/resident rights.
- Outline interpersonal skills needed in the healthcare setting.
- Perform lifting, ambulating, positioning, moving, and transferring patients using good body mechanics.
- Perform techniques for controlling infection.
- Demonstrate accurate weighing and measuring used in nursing assisting.
- Demonstrate components of basic care.
- Demonstrate basic patient care procedures.
- Demonstrate accurate measurements of vital signs.
- Identify components of good nutrition.
- Demonstrate concepts of safety and emergency procedures.
- Compare and contrast acute and long-term care.
- Explain concepts related to restorative care.
- Explain important aspects of managing healthcare information.
- Explain concepts related to death and dying.
- List concepts related to home health care.