NURSE AIDE PROGRAM
Training Objectives
The objective of the nurse aide program is to prepare the student for an entry- level position as a nurse aide found in – sitting. Students will learn to provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff in residential care facilities. Students will be issued a certificate of completion after completing the nurse aide program.
| Course Description | Course Number | Course Title | Lec | Lab | Externship | Total Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURA | 101 | Introduction to Long-term Care | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| NURA | 102 | Personal Care skills | 10 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| NURA | 103 | Basic Nursing Skills | 8 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| NURA | 104 | Restorative Services | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| NURA | 105 | Mental Health & Social services Needs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| NURA | 106 | Social Skills | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| NURA | 107 | Clinical Nurse aide Practice | 0 | 0 | 40 | 40 |
| PROGRAM TOTAL | 48 | 12 | 40 | 100 |
Students must meet the minimum requirements for graduation within the program period. The classroom portion of the training is 60 hours (20 hours per week for 3 weeks) and the clinical portion is 40 hours (5 days) for a total of 100 hours. Students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours for consideration for graduation.
