Patient Care
This HYBID course prepares certified nursing assistants to work in hospitals and other health care settings as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients who require acute care as well as chronic care. You will expand and deepen your skills in complex health care procedures including phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, glucose monitoring, intravenous therapy, wound care, and urinary catheterization. Textbook and workbook are included. No refund seven days prior to start date. 9.2 CEUs.
Requirements: You must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license. For more information, email NonCreditAlliedHealth@howardcc.edu.
This is a HYBRID course. Prepare to function as a nursing assistant in a variety of health care settings. This course has been approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. CNA provides training in life span development, vital signs, basic patient care skills, etc. Certified Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical must be successfully completed to receive a certificate. You are eligible to take the State Geriatric Examination. You must take both the Theory and Clinical sections. Theory-100 hours, Clinical-45 hours. No refund seven days prior to start date. 10.0 CEUs. Theory; 4.5 CEUs. Clinical.
Requirements: Immunizations, literacy screening and criminal investigation. Students must pass a basic reading assessment, or produce proof of college transcript before registering. Before you register, or for more information, email NonCreditAlliedHealth@howardcc.edu. or call 443-518-4981.
You must register for both Theory (XH-651) and Clinical (XH-652) at the same time.
Dates and times for courses will be:
** Tuition and fees not eligible for waiver for XE courses.
(S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.
(T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before first class.