VNSG 2161 — Clinical for Pediatrics 1
TOTAL 12 TOTAL 12 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 48 Capstone Departmental Exam will be given at the end of the semester HESI Exams required throughout program Certified Nurse Aide Course (Abilene Only) The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course is a 100-hour course that includes lecture and clinical components, and prepares students to take the State of Texas examination to become a Certified Nurse Aide by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. This course provides students with a level of knowledge, skills, theory, concepts, and abilities essential to provide safe care to the residents of long term care facilities. Students will be prepared for entry-level employment in long-term care facilities, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. Cisco College offers the CNA course as a continuing education program (not for credit) and as a career and technical workforce education course for college credit (NURA 1301). The continuing education program and the college credit course may be taught in short or long terms. Students must participate in advisement, complete a background check, and satisfy healthcare agency requirements by providing proof of immunizations and a negative Tuberculin skin test. Program and course costs to students include tuition and fees, background check, proof of immunizations, and required clinical clothing such as shoes, scrubs, and a watch with a second hand. An estimated educational costs sheet is included in the CNA application packet. CNA training is a required