Acute Care Nurse Assistant

About the Program

Program Goal: Career

GE Pattern(s): None

Program Code: ACUTENURSEASSIST.CC

This certificate provides the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) with the knowledge and skills to function in an acute care setting.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the limitations of the acute care nurse assistant with respect to the Scope of Practice guidelines.
2. Practice effective communication and documentation skills in the acute care setting.
3. Describe knowledge and understanding of a safe and secure environment for patients in the acute care setting. This includes ensuring the patient's room is free of hazards that might impede mobility and safety, as well as the provision of physical comfort.
4. Demonstrate and practice safe and effective care of the surgical patient.
5. Collaborate with nursing staff to formulate an appropriate plan of care for the patient with disorder of the major body systems: gastrointestinal, renal, reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory.
6. Identify and follow proper procedures for providing appropriate care for the orthopedic, oncology, pediatric and/or dying patient.