CNA 101L - Certified Nursing Assistant

Institution:

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

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Description:

This course prepares students to provide patient care in a home, health care center, or hospital under the supervision of a professional health care provider (RN). Prepares students for the NM Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation (NACEP) exam. Lecture/skills lab: 96 hours total, clinical: 32 hours total. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on placement tests for writing, reading, and mathematics or completion of ENGL 100 and MATH 099 with a grade of "CR". Prior to entering the clinical setting in the final week ofclass, students must be certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR, have a current TB test and be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Employers in the healthcare setting will require a finger print background check and drug testing prior to hiring. A UNM-Valencia Campus Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of this course.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

vc.unm.edu/

Phone Number:

(505) 925-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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