CNA Prep Course

Description

The CNA Prep Course is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for a Nursing Assistant competency exam and entry-level patient care responsibilities. This course focuses on essential nursing assistant skills, patient safety, communication, and caregiving techniques.

The course is ideal for individuals interested in healthcare careers and those seeking a strong foundation before pursuing CNA certification or employment in patient care settings.

What You Will Learn
• Role and responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
• Patient rights and resident care
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Infection control and standard precautions
• Vital signs and basic health measurements
• Personal care and hygiene assistance
• Mobility, transfers, and positioning
• Nutrition and hydration support
• Safety and emergency procedures
• Documentation and reporting
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care awareness
• Professionalism and workplace ethics

Course Topics

✅ Introduction to Nursing Assistant Responsibilities
✅ Patient Rights & Confidentiality (HIPAA)
✅ Infection Control & Hand Hygiene
✅ Vital Signs Training
✅ Personal Care Skills
✅ Ambulation & Transfer Techniques
✅ Range of Motion Exercises
✅ Nutrition & Hydration Assistance
✅ Documentation & Observation Skills
✅ Safety & Emergency Procedures
✅ Communication Skills
✅ Exam Preparation & Skills Review

Skills Covered
• Measuring blood pressure
• Measuring pulse and respirations
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Bed making
• Transferring patients safely
• Ambulation with gait belts
• Feeding assistance
• Personal hygiene care
• Observation and reporting of changes in condition

Who Should Take This Course?
• Future CNAs
• Aspiring healthcare professionals
• Nursing students
• Caregivers
• Home care workers
• Individuals seeking entry-level healthcare training