Nursing Assistant (Articulated), O.C.

Program Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Provide basic nursing care to the patient/residents that is respectful and based on individual needs, preferences, and values, inclusive of family (Patient/Resident-Centered Care).
2. Demonstrate caring and empathy for and understanding of patient/resident and family situation (Compassion).
3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety principles when providing basic nursing care to patients/residents (Safety).
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify and report potential and actual problems when providing basic nursing care to patients/residents (Critical-Thinking).
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate (verbally and non-verbally) respectfully and clearly with patients/residents, family, and healthcare team members (Communication).
6. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other healthcare team members to provide safe and effective care to patients/residents (Teamwork).
7. Demonstrate clear understanding of basic nursing care information and skills to provide safe and effective care to patients/residents (Knowledge).
8. Demonstrate proper use of various technology to provide safe, effective, and efficient basic nursing care to patients/residents (Technology).
9. Demonstrate knowledge of state laws that govern CNA practice and show honesty, respect, and loyalty to self and others (Legal/Ethical).
10. Demonstrate readiness to enter the workforce by being competent in basic nursing skills and other behavioral skills such as reliability, commitment, accountability and responsibility (Employable).

Program Information

The program is composed of two (2) courses designed to provide rigor and challenging academic standards that will prepare students for employability.  Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to sit for the State of Florida’s certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

The program is a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and skills/simulation laboratory) and clinical practice in long-term and other healthcare facilities.  Students who successfully complete the 90 hours Basic Health Care Worker section as a part of this program, will not have to repeat that required course in any other Health Science Career Cluster.

NOTE: Graduates of this program are eligible to take the state Certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Florida Board of Nursing.

Required Courses

• HSC 0003 - Basic Healthcare Worker
• HCP 0121C - Nurse Aide and Orderly (Articulated)

Total Certificate Requirements: 165 clock hours, 5.5 occupational credits

More information is available at www.fgc.edu/academics/programs.