Basic Patient Care is designed to prepare students for employment as a Nurse Assistant in a variety of settings.  In this 180 hour course, students will learn patient care, observation, and communication skills with an emphasis on caring for the geriatric resident in a long term care facility.  Integrated throughout the program are career preparation standards that include basic academic skills,  interpersonal skills, problem solving, safety, and technology.  Basic Patient Care prepares students to take the State Competency Exam required for certification. 

 

Clinical hours are a required component of this program and are available to students with a passing grade.  Travel maybe required within a 50 mile radius for clinical hours.  Specific hours and attendance required as per state regulations.