Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-Basic)
Certificate
Program Start Date: Fall, spring or summer terms
Minimum Program Length: 1 term
Curriculum
Program Description
This certificate is a credit program taken in the Academic Affairs area. The Basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-Basic) student will develop skills and knowledge in areas such as personal care skills, nutrition, physiology, infection control, communication and client rights. The program consists of classroom, practical, and supervised rotations in a clinical setting.
Gainful Employment Disclosure information
This program falls under Gainful Employment Disclosure regulations, a
rule by the U.S. Education Department. Each program that falls under these regulations is required to report:
- Occupation, SOC code, and links to profile on O*NET
- Costs – tuition/fees and books/supplies
- On-time graduation (completion) rate for program.
- Job placement rate for students completing program
- Median
loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED (identified separately
as Title IV loan debt and private educational loan debt)
Practical Experience
Students gain technical skills during lab simulations and rotations in affiliated clinical sites.
Professional Opportunities
The profession is a good pathway into a nursing career or other health care professions. As unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), students learn to assist individuals with health care needs, activities of daily living (ADL) and provide bedside care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Nurse (LPN).
Unique Aspects
Students taking this credit program may be eligible for Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA), scholarships or other financial aid. Check with the SCC Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility for financial aid while taking this program. If you are interested in ONLY receiving CEUs, check with Corporate and Community Education (CCE) to inquire about the availability of the CNA-Basic course which is not eligible for financial aid. Upon completion of the program, students will take the Nursing Assistant Certification Exam. After successfully passing the CNA Exam, the student will submit a transcript and/or CNA exam scores to the SC Board of Nursing Labor, Licensing and Regulation to be listed on the registry. To maintain certification, a CNA must fulfill at least 12 hours of continuing education (CEUs) each year.
EEDA Career Cluster
Health Sciences
Course Requirements (followed by credit hours)
Prerequisites: None
A. General Education: None
B. Major Courses:
AHS 101 Introduction to Health Professions (2)
AHS 106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1)
AHS 163 Long-Term Care (5)
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation:
• No electives required for this program.
• Graduates of the program must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: (8)