May be taken 10 times for credit. A 200-hour course including lecture and clinical practice which prepares students to take the state certification as a Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide. Assistant A 48-hour course including theory and clinical practice which prepares the Certified Nurse Assistant for the expanded role of Certified Home Health Aide. Home Health Aides work in a variety of health care settings, but are found predominantly in the field of home care. The general topics of study include medical and social needs of clients, personal care services, nutrition, and cleaning and care tasks in home settings.
Clinical sites vary each semester.
Must be a CNA and accepted into the LVN program. This course prepares the CNA for the written and laboratory assessment. This course provides an overview of structure and function of the human body for Allied Health students or for those who desire a basic understanding of the design and operation of the body. No lab dissection required. May be taken 2 times for credit.