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2018-2019 Professional and Continuing Education Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Professional and Continuing Education Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Certified Nursing Assistant


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School of Nursing & Continuing Education
1360 Oakman Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48238-2850
Focus: HOPE Location
Office: (313) 494-4653
 

Program Description

The Nurse Assistant (NA) program is offered through Oakland University School of Nursing & Continuing Education in Detroit, Michigan. This course provides basic fundamental nursing skills and preparation for state certification as a Nurse Assistant. An NA’s salary ranges from $10.00-$14.00 per hour. Students must complete 102 hours to successfully complete this program.

The NA courses introduce the theory and techniques involved with the role of the Nurse Assistant. As a nurse assistante, you will perform the tasks given to you by the nurse. After you finish the training program, you will be able to perform the following hands-on patient care procedures with supervision in the following areas:

  • Daily care including bathing, feeding and dressing
  • Vital sign measurement
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Application of hot and cold treatments
  • Specimen collection
  • Care of the patient with acute and chronic illnesses
  • Safety with patient transfer and ambulation 

Admission Requirements

  • CNA Application: Download and mail completed application to 1360 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48238-2850
  • Health Assessment form: Download and mail completed form with CNA application.
  • Clinical Immunizations form: Download and mail completed form with CNA application.
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Health Screening, including TB skin test
  • Flu Vaccination (during applicable semester)
  • Urine Drug Screen
  • High School Diploma or GED

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