Certified Nurse Aide

This course is intended for adults who are interested in entering the healthcare field. The program prepares students for employment in both public and private agencies. Students will learn how to care for people who need help in caring for themselves. Classroom lecture and lab is combined with clinical training at a local skilled nursing facility. Upon completion of the course participants will be able to perform basic nursing skills and recognize areas of safety for both patient and self. This course prepares students for the State of Connecticut Competency Exam. Students will become eligible for the Connecticut State Nurse Aide Registry. Course topics include but are not limited to: Basic nursing and personal care to patients; helping patients maintain or regain everyday tasks including eating, bathing, dressing, and toileting; communicating with patients and providing physical (includes heavy lifting) and emotional support to them; making patient observations and reporting them; participating in care planning.

Entrance requirements:

• Health Form signed by your physician. Health forms are online at: http://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Medical-Forms-for-Clinicals.pdf
• Covid-19 Vaccination, including booster (In order to participate in off-site clinicals, students must be fully Covid vaccinated 14 days prior to the first day of off-site clinical. Current Flu vaccination is required.
• Students’ must have reliable transportation to clinical site

Required Supplies:

• NCC approved wine-colored scrub top and pants, plain white non-canvas shoes with non-skid soles
• NCC name tag (purchased in the NCC bookstore)
• A watch with a second sweep hand
• Textbook and workbook are included in the tuition

**For Payment Plan information, please contact Continuing Education at 203 857-7080 or NK-Continuinged@norwalk.edu

USDOL funding is available for eligible students. For more information, please contact Continuing Education: 203 857-7080 or NKcontinuing.ed@norwalk.edu

***Please note:

On Campus Dates for lecture:

80834: 9/5, 9/12, 12/18

80836: 9/10, 9/11, 10/23

80837: 10/29, 12/18

Co-Requisites

SNAP Employment and Training Scholarships are available to eligible SNAP recipients to obtain training and additional skills. For more information, please contact Jenine Carlson, Coordinator, SNAP Employment and Training Program at jcarlson@norwalk.edu or 203-857-7059.