HEALTH 989 - Acute Care Nurse Assistant

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    This non-credit certificate is intended for students who are Certified Nurse Assistants seeking employment in the Acute Care Setting. The Acute Care Nursing Assistant (ACNA) course provides comprehensive training tailored to the unique demands of working in acute care settings. This course builds upon the foundational principles covered in the Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Foundational Training and Health (CNA) program, focusing on addressing the unique challenges and responsibilities encountered in acute care settings. Areas covered are medical and surgical patient care, oncology, orthopedics, obstetrics, and maternal-child care in diverse patient populations. Students will gain skills Through classroom instruction, lectures, hands-on practical exercises, and clinical experiences. abilities and knowledge in patient care areas with a significant focus on diverse patient care, vital signs monitoring, infection control protocols, emergency response procedures, and patient communication techniques.