Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis noncredit certificate is intended for students who are Certified Nurse Assistants seeking employment in the acute care setting. The Acute Care Nursing Assistant (ACNA) Lab is the companion course for Health 989 Acute Care Nurse Assistant which 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, with a focus 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. Through a combination of instruction, hands-on practical exercises, and clinical experience, students will gain skills, knowledge and abilities in patient care areas with a major focus on diverse patient care, vital signs monitoring, infection control protocols, emergency response procedures, and patient communication techniques. 