CNA

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) equips students with the skills and knowledge to provide essential patient care in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. This program focuses on hands-on training in areas like personal care, vital signs monitoring, and basic medical procedures, preparing graduates to assist nurses and support patient well-being. Successful completion leads to certification, offering a fast-track entry into the healthcare profession and a foundation for advancing into more specialized nursing roles.

Year 1:

  1. Advanced Concepts in Nursing

    • Focus on advanced nursing practices, including patient assessment, complex care, and critical thinking in clinical settings.

  2. Health Assessment and Physical Examination

    • Detailed study of techniques and skills required for comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking and physical examinations.

  3. Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

    • Introduction to research methodologies, critical appraisal of literature, and the application of evidence-based practices in nursing.

  4. Community Health Nursing

    • Exploration of public health principles, community-based care, and strategies for promoting health in diverse populations.

  5. Nursing Leadership and Management

    • Examination of leadership theories, management principles, and the role of the nurse as a leader in healthcare settings.

  6. Pathophysiology

    • Study of the physiological processes associated with disease states, including the body’s response to illness and injury.
Year 2:

  1. Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing

    • In-depth study of the care of patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, focusing on critical care nursing.

  2. Mental Health Nursing

    • Understanding of mental health disorders, therapeutic communication, and nursing care for patients with psychiatric conditions.

  3. Maternal and Child Health Nursing

    • Comprehensive study of nursing care for mothers and children, including prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care.

  4. Pharmacology

    • Advanced understanding of drug therapy, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the nurse’s role in medication administration.

  5. Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing

    • Exploration of ethical dilemmas, legal responsibilities, and professional standards in nursing practice.

  6. Nursing Informatics

    • Study of information technology in healthcare, focusing on the use of electronic health records, data management, and patient care technologies.
Clinical Practicum:
  • Hands-on clinical experiences in various healthcare settings, allowing students to apply their advanced knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios.
Capstone Project:
  • A final project that integrates the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program, often involving research, a case study, or a quality improvement initiative.