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Certified Nursing Assistant - Certificate of Proficiency Level 1
Certificate of Proficiency Level 1
Statement of Purpose
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program prepares students with the foundational knowledge, clinical skills, and hands-on training needed to provide quality patient care in healthcare environments. This intensive 112-hour program combines classroom instruction, skills laboratory experience, and supervised clinical training to prepare students for entry-level employment in the healthcare field.
Students learn essential patient care techniques, infection control procedures, communication skills, and healthcare safety practices used in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. Under the supervision of healthcare professionals, students gain practical experience assisting patients with daily living activities while developing the professionalism and compassion required in healthcare settings.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn:
- TSC Certification of Completion
- Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO) are statements that specify what students will know, be able to do or be able to demonstrate when they have completed the program.
Program of Study
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| HPRS-1101 | Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
| HITT-1305 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| or | ||
| HPRS-2302 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health | 3 |
| VNSG-1320 | Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health | 3 |
| NURA-1301 | Nurse Aid for Health Care | 3 |
| NURA-1160 | Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide & Pati | 1 |
| VNSG-1323 | Basic Nursing Skills | 3 |
Notes
VNSG-1323: Grade of C or better is required for graduation
This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.
Credit Hours
- 17 credit hours — total of the courses listed above (calculated, alternatives counted once)
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