Palmetto Medical's Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Advance your healthcare career with Palmetto Medical's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. We prepare you to provide high-quality care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a hospital or healthcare institution.

Program Objective

Upon completion, graduates are well-equipped to sit for the State Exam and obtain certification as a Nursing Assistant.

Program Description

Our curriculum offers 125 hours of comprehensive training encompassing:

• Fundamentals of healthcare systems and health occupations

• Legal and ethical aspects of care

• Patient care skills, including vital signs, anatomy, and physiology

• Infection control, safety, and security procedures

• Nutrition and patient plan of care

• Interaction with families and understanding cultural diversity

• Geriatric care, death and dying, and care for impaired patients

• Understanding of Alzheimer’s and other mental disorders

• Biological, psychosocial care, and restorative care

• Hospital functions specific to nurse assisting

• CPR and First Aid, HIV/AIDS, Blood Borne Pathogens, and OSHA guidelines

A 40-hour clinical practice at a nursing home or long-term care facility provides an opportunity to demonstrate acquired skills. We aim to shape competent professionals ready to take the state examination and become Certified Nursing Assistants.