CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
HALL, IDA R.N., BSN
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course is a 200 hour course consisting of classroom, lab, and clinical instruction in an area health care facility. This course meets the Maine State Board of Nursing requirements. Successful completion of this course and passing the State of Maine CNA competency exam will qualify an assistant to work in a hospital, rehabilitation facility, clinic, or home health care. Upon course completion, we will administer the state CNA exam.
Topics covered in the course include:
Age-specific care
Safe patient care delivery
Infection control principles and practices
Body mechanics and mobility skills
Communication skills
Assisting with daily living activities
Nutrition and assisting patients with meeting these needs
Common health problems
A reading assessment is required to show English reading proficiency. We will administer the assessment at the time of the admission interview. An applicant should bring an application, resume, and two references to the interview. Upon acceptance to the CNA program, an applicant must have a background check. Classes will be held Thursdays and Fridays during the day. Call 626-2470 for more information. WE ARE TAKING NAMES FOR OUR SPRING 2010 COURSE. Interviews will begin in January (by appointment).
THU/February 11, 2010, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 13 weeks, V.A. Togus, Self-supporting Fee: $900
Interviews/Assessments schedule for Spring 2010 to be announced.
Applicants will be sent an informational packet when we set up an interview appointment.
Please bring the following documents with you to your interview:
Completed application form (included in the packet)
Resume
Two letters of reference
Proof of high school completion (diploma or GED)
Picture I.D. with signature (driver’s license, state I.D., military I.D.)
Social Security card
Signed SBI form (included in the packet)
Proof of the following immunizations: MMR, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and evidence of a negative T.B. test
or chest x-ray