DMS 144 — ^ OB/GYN Sonography III
Degree Total 80.5 Hours Programs of Study Skills Certificate in Nurse Aide The Skills Certificate in Nurse Aide is designed to provide a student with the training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Technician (CMT). The courses are offered on-ground and online, and clinicals are on-site at an approved long-term care facility. A CNA works closely with nurses and the health care team. The nurse assistant must be skilled in the actual procedures being performed; have a strong grasp of emergency procedures; be able to stay calm in stressful situations, and be able to observe a patient’s condition and report that information back to the nurse. Tasks may include turning and repositioning bedridden patients; helping patients exercise and move in and out of bed; preparing patients for surgery, treatment or examination; applying dressing, and transporting patients to treatment units. The CMT training prepares a student to work in long-term care facilities. The program teaches skills in administration of non- parenteral (oral or by inhalation) medications and in assisting RNs or LPNs with medication therapy. Some programs require essential qualifications to be admitted and retained. Visit www.sfccmo.edu/essential-qualifications. Not all courses are offered every semester. Check with your navigator or the program director. Refer to the course descriptions for prerequisites. Courses to complete with a grade of C or higher^^ Program Requirements 16.5 Hour