Nurse Aide Certificate (CN21)
The Nurse Aide certificate program prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services. Students who successfully complete the Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment program (NNAAP), which determines competency to become enrolled in the State nurse aide registry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as nurse aides in hospitals, nursing care facilities, home health care services, and community care.
Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 13 credit hours
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
| ALHS 1040 | Introduction to Health Care | 3 |
| ALHS 1060 | Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| NAST 1100 | Nurse Aide Fundamentals | 6 |
*A student who completes NAST 1100 is eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program written/oral and skills competency exam and, if successful, may become a Certified Nurse Aide.