# Nursing Assistant (NURAST) courses

Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19209/20264/18796/20090/18851

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### NURAST 600 — Nursing Assistant

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 56-63 Lecture
- **Corequisite:** Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: NURAST 605L
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Admission into the Nursing Assistant program.
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 123030

Fundamental principles of basic nursing care necessary to meet the hygiene, comfort, and safety needs of clients, including the prevention, identification and reporting of suspected patient abuse. Focus on developing communicative skills and effective interpersonal relations with clients, families, and fellow health care team members. Course follows the guidelines established by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

### NURAST 600L — Nursing Assistant Laboratory

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 96-108 Laboratory
- **Corequisite:** Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: NURAST 600; NURAST 605L
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Admission into the Nursing Assistant program.
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 123030

Clinical application of the basic nursing care required to provide for the hygiene, comfort, and safety needs of clients in long-term health care settings. Focus on roles and responsibilities, knowledge of and adherence to federal and state regulations, demonstration of nursing skills, and practice in effective communications.

### NURAST 605L — Nursing Skills Laboratory

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 36-41 Laboratory
- **Corequisite:** Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: NURAST 600
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Admission into the Nursing Assistant program.
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 123030

Demonstration and student practice of the core skills requiring mastery, in preparation for the state competency evaluation for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) exam.