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Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant Specialization

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Cinematic Health

Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant Specialization

Learn About the Certified Nursing Assistant Role. Discover the essentials needed to start your caregiving career.

Melissa Mills

Instructor: Melissa Mills

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3 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(9 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Learners will learn about the basic nursing care and other essential skills provided by CNAs.

Overview

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Taught in English
10 practice exercises

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from Cinematic Health

Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Personal Care
Category: Caregiving
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Patient Positioning
Category: Vital Signs
Category: Basic Nursing Skills
Category: Basic Patient Care
Category: Nursing Process
Category: Patient Transfer Equipment
Category: Nursing Basics
Category: Mobility Assistance
Category: Patient Safety
Category: Care Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Caregiving
Category: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Category: Geriatrics
Category: Nursing Care
Category: Vital Signs
Category: Behavior Management
Category: Hospice
Category: Chronic Diseases
Category: Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Health Care
Category: Dignity in Care
Category: Direct Patient Care
Category: Basic Nursing Skills
Category: Nursing Homes
Category: Long Term Care
Category: Family Support
Category: Patient-centered Care
Category: Hand Hygiene
Category: Basic Patient Care

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Caregiving
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Mental Health
Category: Empathy
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Patient-centered Care
Category: Nursing Care
Category: Healthcare Ethics
Category: Communication
Category: Professionalism
Category: Dignity in Care
Category: Developmental Disabilities
Category: Patient Observation

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Instructor

Melissa Mills
Cinematic Health
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