Certified Nursing Assistant Course

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course Overview

This comprehensive Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course equips students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to provide quality healthcare services in a variety of settings. The course is designed to foster professional growth, emphasizing patient-centered care and the core competencies needed to succeed in entry-level healthcare roles.

Course Content
1. Introduction to Healthcare: Overview of the healthcare system, including roles and responsibilities of a CNA.
2. Ethics and Professionalism: Understanding ethical principles, confidentiality, and professional conduct in healthcare.
3. Anatomy and Physiology: Basic knowledge of the human body, its systems, and how they function.
4. Infection Control: Methods for preventing and controlling infections in healthcare settings.
5. Patient Care Skills: Hands-on skills for assisting patients with personal care and hygiene.
6. Vital Signs Monitoring: Techniques for measuring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
7. Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Supporting patients with mobility, bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks.
8. Safety and Emergency Procedures: Protocols for maintaining a safe environment and responding to emergencies.
9. CPR and First Aid: Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid techniques.
10. Communication Skills: Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
11. Medical Terminologies: Understanding and using medical language accurately in a clinical setting.
12. Care Planning and Documentation:** Developing patient care plans and maintaining accurate healthcare records.
13. End-of-Life Care: Providing compassionate care for patients in the final stages of life.
14. Dementia Care: Specialized care approaches for patients with dementia or cognitive impairments.
15. Health and Safety Regulations: Adherence to healthcare laws, regulations, and safety standards.
16. Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities for CNAs.
17. Mental Health Awareness: Understanding and addressing the mental health needs of patients.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
– Gain foundational knowledge in healthcare, ethics, anatomy, and infection control.
– Develop practical skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities.
– Master key communication techniques, medical terminology, and accurate documentation practices.
– Understand safety and emergency procedures, including CPR and First Aid.
– Be equipped to provide compassionate end-of-life and dementia care.
– Comply with health and safety regulations while pursuing professional development.

Award/Certification
– Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) .
– Transcript

Graduates will be certified and qualified for entry-level positions in healthcare settings.

Program Fee: 200 (£) Pounds