Provides knowledge and skills for care of the elderly, ill and disabled in private homes, long term care facilities, hospitals, and personal care homes. The course includes training in the areas of communication, interpersonal skills, and emphasizes the good personal characteristics and ethics necessary for this career. Covers important information about infection control, safety, and basic emergency care. Students will be CPR certified. Teaches measurement of vital signs and implication of results. Students learn comfort and hygiene measures as well as bowel and bladder care including indwelling catheters. Provides training in ROM exercises, rehabilitation therapies and special medical procedures and treatment. Emphasizes the recognition of common health problems and complications, understanding of simple medical terminology. Clinical training will take place in a long-term care facility. Students will be eligible for State Certification upon successful completion of this course. Fourteen-week course (122 hours with 24 hours clinicals). Clinical Practice as scheduled.