Certified Nursing Assistant
| Certified Nursing Assistant - CLASS IS SOLD OUT! |
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CN-01 • Classes begin: Sep 20
(End date: Dec 2) |
A training program designed to prepare students to assume the role of professional health care provider in the health care industry. Eight-week program involves 25 sessions including 84 classroom hours and 26 supervised clinical hours. Students will be instructed in all the competencies that have been identified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to qualify as a CNA, preparing them for the CNA certifying exam given by the American Red Cross. Topics include physical and emotional care of patients, vital signs, communication skills, safety issues, the aging process and ways to handle stress. Applicants must provide recent (within 6 months) physical exam documenting good health and no restrictions and proof of negative TB test within the last 6 months. Math and English pre-assessment test required. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to apply for the American Red Cross certifying exam. Textbook and supplies included.
Room: 325 • Instructor: Becki Blanton • Tuition: $649
Becki graduated in nursing from Northeastern University.
She has worked in Boston and Worcester hospitals, in a short term rehab facility
and in long term care. She worked as a school nurse and medical investigator.
She is currently work as a classroom nurse for Intensive Special Needs children.
This is her second year teaching the Evening CNA program. She is a certified
soccer referee and assignor and am involved with a youth soccer club.