This course consists of 100 total hours which includes 60 hours of classroom instruction/lab and 40 hours clinical/skills training. A nursing assistant or nurse aide, assists patients with daily activities, maintains patient hygiene and serves a vital role on the healthcare team. As a NAs offer patients compassion and patience while assisting them with tasks such as dressing, bathing and feeding. NAs will be responsible for documenting any care that is given and reporting significant changes to the nursing staff. This course sets the foundation for individuals who are seeking to further their career in the Healthcare field. We provide students with the education and skills to effectively communicate, interact, and assist patients/residents with their activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence and patient rights. Students will also learn CPR, obtain vital signs, apply the elements of basic nutrition in meal planning, and follow infection prevention measures. The skills learned are the provisions of basic care primarily in long-term care facilities and other healthcare entities.