Certified Nurse Aide Program
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6 credit hours Prerequisites HC 105, HC 107, HC 113 Kansas Department of Health and Environment Certified Nurse Aide curriculum is designed that through academic training and clinical experience the student will be able to provide patient care, such as taking vital signs, measuring intake and output, and personal care. Personal care can be defined as meal preparation, assisting with nourishment consumption, dressing and undressing, hair and nail care, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living.
This care can be provided in a variety of settings which include doctor's office, clinics, acute care hospitals, and long term care facilities. After finishing this course the student is eligible to take the state certification for Certified Nurse Aide. (Revised description Fall, 2006)