Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

About this course

Discover whether a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) career is right for you by exploring what nursing assistants do in healthcare settings daily. This CNA career exploration specialization covers patient care responsibilities, from vital signs and personal care to working with people with dementia, chronic conditions, and developmental disabilities. You'll evaluate your fit for nursing assistant work, understand CNA job demands and rewards, and create a personalized plan for pursuing CNA certification training programs.

What you'll learn

  • an understanding of daily tasks performed by CNAs
  • knowledge of patient care responsibilities
  • insights into working with patients with dementia and developmental disabilities
  • an assessment of personal fit for a CNA career

Course objectives

  • to evaluate the demands and rewards of a CNA career
  • to create a personalized plan for pursuing CNA certification training

Skills you'll gain

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