Mission Valley ROP - Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Acute Care

Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide – Certificate Program 2008-2009

This combined, state-regulated program provides a basic foundation of nursing skills for the care of geriatric and/or chronically ill patients and for employment as a nurse assistant in long-term care facilities. Curriculum is designed to prepare our graduates for employment in local community hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric hospitals, home health agencies, and temporary help nursing agencies. Successful completion of the Nursing Assistant curriculum will qualify the student to sit for the state certification to be conducted on campus. Additionally, successful completion of the HHA curriculum with a “B” or better to include 20 hours of theory class and 20 hours of clinical experience at a rehabilitation unit qualifies the Certified Nurse Assistant for Home Health Aide state certification.

Pre-requisite: A TABE Basic Skills Assessment for Reading, Math, and Spelling is required, with a score of 7.5 or higher.

Requirements: Verification of current medical records, TB, required immunizations. Students must attain CNA certification prior to beginning HHA curriculum.

Duration of the combined course: 3 quarters. Class is held 3-hours-a-day, 5-days-a-week. Clinical schedule at instructor’s discretion.

Instructional units include:

Understanding Long-Term Care
Legal and Ethical Issues
Quality Infection Control
Safety and Body Mechanics
Emergency Care & Disaster Preparation
Nutrition & Hydration
Basic Nursing Skills
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease
Personal Care Skills

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MVROP CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND COURSES

Mission Valley ROP offers several Certificate of Achievement programs. These programs have been designed with input from local business and industry representatives. A certificate program is a sequence of courses that provide our graduates with a portfolio of highly marketable skills. Although the courses are designed as integral parts of the entire program, they may be taken on an individual basis. Enrollees in the programs are awarded a Certificate of Achievement upon completion of the academic and attendance requirements outlined in the particular area of study.