What Is Covered in CNA Classes?

CNA training programs are often held at community colleges.

CNAs, or certified nurse assistants, help patients with daily living tasks, often in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, adult daycare centers, hospices, long-term care facilities and private homes. CNA courses are often offered at community colleges or specialized schools.

Concepts and Skills

CNA courses focus on teaching theoretical concepts in the classroom and practical skills in laboratories and clinicals.

Basic Care

CNA courses teach emerging CNAs to provide basic care to their patients, including tasks such as feeding, toileting and moving safely from place to place.

Primary Health Issues

CNA training programs teach students the primary health issues affecting adults in long-term care situations and how to prevent and control infections.

Documentation

Specific procedures are required to ensure proper documentation and reporting in health care facilities. CNA training programs teach students how to do this.

Emergency Response

CNAs learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, and basic life support techniques.

References

• CNA Certification and Training: What is a Certified Nurse Aide?