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Nursing Assistant Certificate

(Evening/Weekend - Part Time Program)

This program can be completed in 8 weeks. The course schedule is two evenings and a weekend day. Semester scheduling of NURC101 can be found on the College web site www.rivervalley.edu.

The Nursing Assistant Certificate program prepares students for licensure and employment in the role of a Licensed Nurse Assistant. The LNA works as an extension of the licensed nurse within hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, community health centers and home health care agencies. Nurse Assistants (LNA) are not licensed to handle medications. Students will develop the ability to empathize with patients and perform nursing related activities in a clinical setting.

Students are encouraged to practice skills, ask questions and share feelings about entering the care environment. NURC101 Skill Training for Nursing Assistants provides 48 hours of classroom instruction, 24 hours of clinical lab and 72 hours of supervised clinical in direct care. The Nurse Assistant program holds full approval by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing, for more information or Board of Nursing approval, see http://www.state.nh.us/nursing.

Graduates will be able to:

       •     provide assistance with activities of daily living to patients.

       •     communicate effectively with patients and the health care team.

       •     document data and findings related to the patients well-being.

       •     apply knowledge of legal and moral principles when performing nursing

             related activities.

       •     function as an effective team member within the role of the nursing assistant.

       •     perform skills safely and within the scope of the nurse assistant.

       •     use this knowledge to take a standardized nurse aide examination at the end of the

             program, meeting federal OBRA requirements.

Program Admission Criteria:

       •    General requirements as listed in the catalog

•   Submit application or apply online.

       •    Two written references, submitted on forms provided by the College

       •     Complete Accuplacer Placement Test during the application process. Minimum 

             Reading score of 70 or higher and Mathematics score of 64 or higher is required to

             enroll in the Nursing Assistant course.

•    Criminal background check.

       •     Ability to lift and move at least 40 pounds on a regular basis (in relation to performing

             nursing assistant job related activities)

       •     Demonstrate manual dexterity and motor coordination to perform nursing assistant

             job related activities

       •     Attend a mandatory Nursing Assistant Information Session.

       •     Schedule a meeting with the Admissions Counselor, (603)542-7744 ext.5323

              or email kaldrich@ccsnh.edu for admission process information

Before students can attend the first day of the course NURC101, they are required to show evidence of the following:

       •     Current (within 2 years) physical examination by physician

       •     Current (AHA or ARC) CPR (healthcare provider level) training (online courses

              are not accepted.)     

       •     Medical Insurance covering a minimum of accident and sickness

       •     A negative Tuberculin skin test (within last 12 months)

       •     Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunity

       •     Chicken Pox history or immunization

       •     Hepatitis B vaccination or waiver

       •     Seasonal Flu vaccination (may be required)

Completion of this NA certificate program does not assure entrance into RVCC nursing programs.

The College reserves the right to cancel the course when enrollment is not adequate.

The clinical hours, placement and course scheduling are subject to change.

Background Checks:

Students are advised that clinical sites may require Criminal Background checks. Any fees to meet this requirement are the responsibility of the student. Students with known criminal background or legal actions may be denied enrollment and /or progression in the program. The Board of Nursing, NH RSA 326-B:15 requires fingerprinting and a criminal records check before a license will be issued.