# NURSING/NURSE ASSISTANT PRE-CERTIFICATION TRAINING COURSE (Career Certificate)

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

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24298

### Description

This Career Certificate is designed for the student wishing to gain employment in the Acute Care, Long-Term Care or Assisted Living settings. Areas of emphasis will include taking care of geriatric patients in a long-term care setting utilizing skills in basic care, emergency care and communication. The student will gain a general core knowledge of entry-level nursing skills through classroom instruction and hands on clinical time.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 6.5 |
| HS 050 | Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training Course | 4 |
| HS 050L | Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training Course Lab | 2.5 |
| **Total** | | **6.5** |