Certified Nursing Assistant

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CNA 20 CERTIFIED NURING ASSISTANT (CNA) 5.5 Units Grade only. [Corequisite: CNA 20L. Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides entry-level skills for bedside patient care, enhances awareness of career opportunities in healthcare, and promotes quality of patient care. Provides theory and practical application of skills needed to function as a CNA in a long-term care facility. [ND]
CNA 20 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72810 CNA 20 301 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Florez,Jamie 18 0*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
CNA 21 ACUTE CARE NURSING ASSISTANT 3 Units Grade only. [Corequisite: CNA 21L. Prerequisite: CNA 20 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Prepares the long-term care nursing assistant to function in the acute care setting. Follows the California state approved Acute Care Nurse Assistant model curriculum. Includes disease processes of various body systems, surgical procedures, related treatments, and responsibilities of the acute care CNA. [ND]
CNA 21 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72815 CNA 21 301 09:00AM-11:50AM W 4405 Tyahla,Sandra 9 3*
    12:30PM-03:20PM W 4405    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 9/26/2012 Ends: 11/21/2012 Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 2 Total Sections: 2
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