Patient Care Assisting (CNA) - Certificate

The patient care assisting program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare graduates for entry level employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). The program provides an emphasis on general concepts of basic patient care by introducing and developing occupational knowledge of skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be administered a competency test for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Georgia. Upon employment in various health settings, the graduate works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Length of Program
A minimum of 16 hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in one quarter.

Employment Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in nursing homes, home health agencies and hospital settings.

Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready on the ASSET placement test or COMPASS test or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores. Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher or remedial instruction in order to meet admission requirements. Upon acceptance to the program, a physical exam must be documented.

Curriculum

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs
AHS 103 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2
AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 3
AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health 3
CNA 100 Patient Care Fundamentals 8