Classes are taught by leading professionals in various health care fields. Admission Criteria for Certificate Programs Completed certificate program application. This course prepares students to function effectively in any of the administrative and clerical positions in health care. Course work will include important background information on anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, and legal issues. The Certified Nurse Aide program prepares students for work in long-term care facilities.
Students acquire knowledge and demonstrate the ability to perform nursing skills competently.
The Certified Nurse Aide program includes classroom and laboratory instruction followed by a minimum of 30 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion of course requirements, students may take Iowa State certification exam for nurse assistants. Approved for 2 hours college credit. This comprehensive 50-hour didactic course will prepare the student to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, and community pharmacies, and work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content will include medical terminology specific to the pharmacy reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names.