Nursing Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

(7 Semester Credit Hours)

The Certificate of Proficiency in Nursing Assistant is a course of study that prepares students for the certification examination required to work in the nursing assistant field.  Health care facilities, particularly nursing homes, require more trained Certified Nurse's Assistants to cope with the increases in patients served.

Course #	Course Name	Hours
CNA 1114	Nursing Assistant	4
HSCI 1113	Medical Terminology	3
Total Hours		7

To receive a Certificate of Proficiency, application must be made to the Office of Student Services. Students must be currently enrolled to request a Certificate of Proficiency be awarded.