703-527-0055

1840 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22201

ONE BLOCK TO COURTHOUSE METRO

Medical Learning Center CNA Program

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This program is designed to prepare individuals to provide direct patient care in a variety of health settings under the supervision of a licensed health care professional such as: LPN, RN and or MD.

Upon successful completion of the training program, the graduate will be able to take the certification exam administered by the State and earn the title Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A). Nursing Assistants are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics and are also
employed as home health aides, and private duty nurses. The program length is twelve weeks part time-time and eight weeks full time. The clock hours for the Nursing Assistants/Aide Program is 80 Lectures/Lab and 40 Clinical.

Objectives: completion of this course, the student will:

• Describe the role and responsibilities of the nursing assistant.
• Describe the concepts of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Help patients maintain or regain activities of the daily living (ADL).
• Provide physical and emotional support to patients.
• Take directions from RNs and LPNs to carry out the care plan.
• Make observations and report them according to the facility policy.

GRADUATION:
Upon completion of the program, a certificate will be awarded.
Graduation from the program enables the graduate to apply and take the Nurse Aide Certification Exam and earn the title of Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A).

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
A nurse aide has job opportunities in various health care settings such as:

• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Physicians Clinics
• Health Care Centers
• Home Health
• Private Duty

NURSE AIDE CLASS SCHEDULE:

FOR MORE DETAIL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM,  CALL THE SCHOOL.

The information provided on this website is subject to change based on the needs of the school.