Nursing Assistant (Long-term Care) (0206)
Vocational Certificate
THE PROGRAM
This program does not earn college credit. Vocational credit is awarded.
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants, nursing aides, and orderlies in nursing homes. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the national nursing assistant examination being utilized in Florida in accordance with Chapter 82-163, F.S. Nursing Assistants do not need to be certified except to work in nursing homes, unless it is a condition for employment in other institutions.
Program content includes, but is not limited to interpersonal skills, medical terminology, legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, gerontology, nutrition, pet-facilitated therapy, health and safety including Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)-heart saver level, and employability skills.
The program is offered three times a year.
For additional information, call (386) 312-4176.
POST ADMISSION REQUIREMENT: All students are asked to sign a consent and waiver for SJRCC to perform a Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen. Failure to provide this consent will render the applicant ineligible for admission to the program. Admission to the program is conditional upon the results of the Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen.
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SEE ALSO:
Nursing
Health Information Management
Nursing Assistant
Radiologic Technology