This course fulfills the seventy-five (75) hour Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requirements for training of long-term care nursing assistants in preparation for certification through competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for the long-term nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations and clinical skills. Course graduates are awarded a certification of completion and are eligible to take the certification examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Prerequisites
EMS 100 or proof of BLS Provider level CPR certification and successful completion of all developmental coursework or equivalent placement scores.