Faks Allied Health Education CNA Program

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs), also known as nurses aides, orderlies, patient care technicians, and home health aides, work under the supervision of a nurse and provide assistance to patients with daily living tasks.

Working closely with patients, CNAs are responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming and feeding patients, assisting nurses with medical equipment, and checking patient vital signs. CNAs give patients important social and emotional support and also provide vital information on patient conditions to nurses.

Classes are 41/2 - 61/2 weeks long. Weekday, Weeknights and Weekend classes are available.

This program introduces students to basic nursing skills. The students will learn and demonstrate these skills, which include:

  • CPR & 1st Aid
  • Total Patient Care
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Communication with Patients & Family Members
  • Residents Rights
  • Infection Control & Safety Measures

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