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Nurse Assistant Program for Adult Students
(Adult Nurse Assistant program)

The Adult Nurse Assistant program is a great starting place for the student interested in working as a supportive caregiver in a healthcare setting or in further education in practical nursing or other health-related disciplines. The program provides training in total patient care both in the classroom and through off-campus, supervised clinical experiences. Students prepare for the New York State Certified Nurse Assistant examination. Certification qualifies individuals to work in any nursing home in the state.

The program is offered with full- or part-time study options.

Preadmission Requirements:
Minimum age: 17

Admission Requirements:
admission requirements:
 - Successful interview
 - Professional and personal references
 - Physical exam and immunizations
 - Each NA candidate must have a volunteer patient on the day of
the state test

Clinical experience:
 - Albany County Nursing Home
 - Baptist Health Nursing Rehabilitation Center
 - Ellis Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
 - Guilderland Nursing Home
 - Dutch Manor Nursing Home
 - Our Lady of Mercy


Career Possibilities:
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Personal care attendant
Rehabilitation aide
Nursing home/adult home assistant
Hospital nurse assistant
Transportation aide
Central supply aide

Units of Study:
Introduction to nursing assisting
Scientific principles
Basic human needs and communication
Infection and infection control
Safety and mobility
Measuring and recording vital signs, height and weight
Patient care and comfort measures
Principles of nutrition and fluid balance
Body systems, common disorders and related care procedures
Expanded role of the nursing assistant
Response to basic emergencies
Employment opportunities and career growth

To download a one-sheet flier and see other forms, visit our Forms & Downloads page.

 

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