# NURSING/CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT ACUTE CARE (Career Certificate)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Health Sciences

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24194

### Description

This Career Certificate is designed for the student who already has their CNA Certificate wishing to gain employment in the Acute Care Hospital setting. Areas of emphasis will include taking care of patients in the acute care setting utilizing skills in basic care, emergency care, communication skills, patient assessment, observation and reporting, with additional emphasis on the specialized acute care areas such as medical/surgical/orthopedics, pediatrics and obstetrics. Students will gain general core knowledge of entry-level nursing skills through classroom instruction and hands on clinical time.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 3 |
| HS 051 | Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care Training Course | 1.5 |
| HS 051L | Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care Training Course Lab | 1.5 |
| **Total** | | **3** |