Students study basic patient care skills, including both classroom and lab (105 hours) and clinical (45 hours) sessions. Topics include basic patient care skills, geriatrics, simple anatomy and physiology, rehabilitation, residents’ rights and housekeeping chores. This course is web-enhanced and requires students to obtain a CNM Web-based learning account. Lab experiences focus on personal care, vital signs and mobility skills. This program provides Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP), First Aid and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Students are eligible to take the state certification exam, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), at the completion of this course.
Students should contact appropriate credentialing or licensing agencies and local or regional industry for hiring and employment practices. Contact the New Mexico Department of Health, Health Facility Licensing and Certification Bureau (505) 476-9040 for certification/recertification information. Students requiring New Mexico State CNA test information may contact Prometric at (866) 391-1945 or prometric.com/nurseaide/nm/htm.
A program fee covers the cost of the required apron, nametag, criminal background check, drug screen, lab tests in the event of a needle stick or exposure to bodily fluids and transfer belt. A student must provide a watch with a second hand, uniform slacks, white collared shirt and shoes. The program fee is published in the Schedule of Classes. A physical exam form is provided on the first day of class.
Jobs are available in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and in private homes.
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