Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionA focus on patients with acute illness or short-term illness or injury. This course prepares current CNAs to work in an emergency room or other short-term care facility, assisting registered nurses (RNs) and other health care personnel. Students refine skills learned in the general or long-term care CNA courses, such as measuring vital signs. Certified nursing assistants in this class become skilled at observing patients for discomfort, pain and learning how to apply basic knowledge and skills to delivery quality patient care. The CNA acute care curriculum also covers anatomy and physiology, infection control and safety procedures in an acute care setting. This course is typically taken by current CNAs. It is commonly referred to as a CNA level 2 course. The nurse assistant is an important member of the health care team. The nurse assistant, under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel, provides direct care to the resident; promotes comfort measures, and collects, records and reports data. 