The Certified Nursing Assistant class at Life Healthcare Academy in Killeen, Texas is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective and competent nurse aide. The program consists of both classroom and clinical instruction, covering a variety of topics such as patient care, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, nutrition and restorative care. The classroom instruction covers theoretical information while the clinical instruction gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting.