This New York State Education Department approved course includes classroom, lab and clinical instruction in patient care. This course will prepare you for the Nurse Assistant Certification with New York State Office of Professions. It is comprised of a total of 125 hours of training (70 hours classroom, 20 hours of lab and 35 hours of clinical) which exceeds the minimal training requirements stipulated by NYS. Course Content/Objectives: Infection control procedures Communication and interpersonal skills Safety and emergency procedures Basic nursing skills Personal care skills Mental Health and Social Service needs Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents Basic Restorative Services Resident’s rights Requirements Nurse Assistants must be: At least 16 years of age. A high school graduate, working on a G.E.D., or reading at a 9th grade level. In good health. MMR, Varicella, PPD, Tdap & Influenza immunization records must be up to date. Dependable, patient, and have a desire to help people. Able to communicate well and have positive relationships with patients. Tuition includes course textbook, all written materials, one set of scrubs, blood pressure cuff & stethoscope, name tag and state exam fee.

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Explore the role of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in healthcare and prepare to take the CNA course offered at Tompkins Cortland Community College in June 2024. In this program, you will learn about the clinical skills performed within the scope of CNA practice to gain a better understanding of whether this career is a strong fit for you. As part of this course, we will also cover “soft skills” that are vital to the job, including professionalism, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication with coworkers and patients, as well as interpersonal skills. Basic hands-on technical skills will be taught in the TC3 Nursing Program Skills Laboratory, with a strong focus on safety and patient care. To support you in your career development, you will also use the College’s online Career Connections Modules to research the CNA occupation and potential career pathways within the healthcare industry, how to effectively search for related job opportunities. Further, you will be introduced to the apprenticeship model and funding opportunities available to support your education. This class is a pre-apprenticeship program. Pre-apprenticeship provides potential apprentices with necessary skills to thrive in and complete their apprenticeship. Through a new SUNY initiative these programs are free to attend, and upon successfully completing a program, students are eligible for a $500 stipend from SUNY.

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