Nurse Assistant
The nurse assistant program aims to equip students with the skills to work as entry-level healthcare professionals within a team. The curriculum focuses on training students to provide direct care to patients/residents, administer comfort measures, and accurately handle data. Throughout the program, students will learn about principles of critical thinking, team membership, ethics, caring, communication, and cultural sensitivity. The program consists of classroom lectures, laboratory exercises, and clinical care experiences to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education.
The Nurse Assistant program is offered only at the City of Industry Campus.
Program Information
Clock Hours
164 hours
(61 hours of theory; 103 hours of laboratory/clinical)
Prerequisite
High School Diploma or GED
| Course | Description | Theory | Clinical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module1 | Introduction | 2 | 1 |
| Module2 | Patient's Rights | 3 | 1 |
| Module3 | Interpersonal Skills | 2 | 0 |
| Module4 | Prevention Management of Catastrophe and Unusual Occurrence | 1 | 1 |
| Module5 | Body Mechanics | 2 | 4 |
| Module6 | Medical & Surgical Asepsis | 2 | 8 |
| Module7 | Weights and Measures | 1 | 1 |
| Module8 | Patient Care Skills | 14 | 42 |
| Module9 | Patient Care Procedures | 7 | 20 |
| Module10 | Vital Signs | 3 | 6 |
| Module11 | Nutrition | 2 | 6 |
| Module12 | Emergency Procedures | 2 | 1 |
| Module13 | Long-Term Care Patient | 5 | 4 |
| Module14 | Rehabilitative Nursing | 3 | 4 |
| Module15 | Observation and Charting | 4 | 4 |
| Module16 | Death and Dying | 2 | 0 |
| Module17 | Abuse | 6 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 61 | 103 |
Program Cost
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Equipment | $221.0 |
| Tuition | $2,050.00 |
| STRF | $0.00 |
| Total Amount | $2,321.00 |
Class Schedule
Campus : Los Angeles
No longer offered at the Los Angeles Campus
Campus : City of Industry
Upcoming Classes : Call us at (626) 965-5566 for Information