The next CNA class will be offered during the Fall semester 2013 and will begin the week of August 20th.
We will start taking applications on Monday, April 8th.
Among the vast array of health care careers lies the area of direct care giving. One of the vital health care team members is the Nursing Assistant [NA]. The NA works under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Nursing Assistants can be found in nursing homes, hospitals, adult day health centers, assisted living facilities, even personal homes. Wherever there is a need for personal care, Nursing Assistants are the ones who, for the most part, perform the most basic needs for patients, young and old alike. Since NAs have extensive daily contact with each patient, they are key to providing vital information on the patient's conditions to the nurse.
Nursing Assistants provide patient care to maintain safety and needed assistance with daily living tasks, such as:
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Dressing, bathing, toileting, and skin care
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Assistance with movement: Walking, transferring from a bed to a chair, or positioning in bed
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Taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.)
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Communicating patient needs or changes to the nurse or health team
Nursing Assistant Occupational Outlook
About the Program
The Nursing Course is one-semester in length, and combines classroom learning with experiential learning in the laboratory or clinical area. Classes are taught by a registered nurse. Students will be in class one day per week for 4-5 hours, and in the laboratory or clinical area one additional day per week, for 8 hours.
Program of Study for Nursing Assisting.
How to Apply
We will begin taking applications for the Fall 2013 CNA class on Monday, April 8th.
- Download: MCC CNA Information Packet.
- Complete the immunization requirements included in the packet and bring copies of all required documents when you submit your application.
- Complete your background check - Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Application packets can be obtained at the MCC Nursing Department front desk.
- Placement exam score indicating eligibility for CRE101 or HESI A2 score of 75% or higher.
- Registration: Return completed forms and attached documentation to the Nursing Department. HW-8 Building front office.
- Supplemental background check. After your paperwork is checked, the Nursing Department will provide you with log in information.
Once you have met the above requirements, bring documentation to the MCC Nursing Department front desk for review. Applications accepted Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The number of available positions in the nurse assisting course is limited.
