Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThe Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) practicum course provides the student with the hours to demonstrate the skills required to meet the California Department of Public Health hands-on training. All 100 hours must be completed to successfully pass the course. The CNA will provide basic nursing care on patients in approved clinical sites with an instructor present. The Program focuses on clinical application and skills for a CNA integrating safety precautions, emergency procedures, infection control and prevention, recognition of abuse and neglect, ability to provide for activities of daily living, personal hygiene, nutrition, body mechanics, transferring of patients. Successful CNAs are employed in acute, long term and skilled health care facilities. (formerly N 423NC)