NUR120 Nursing Assistant Level 1  9 credits  (5 lec, 12 lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent

This course prepares students to work as nursing assistants in long-term care facilities, home care, hospitals and adult foster homes. It consists of a minimum of 187 hours of instruction and work experience in a licensed nursing facility. The course prepares students for eligibility to take the State certification examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1).

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

NUR220 Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2  5 credits  (3 lec, 6 lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent

The course is for the currently Certified Nursing Assistant 1 who assists licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. This course will expand the breadth and depth of the Certified Nursing Assistant 1's knowledge, skills and abilities. It will prepare the CNA 1 for certification for CNA-2 Acute Care as specified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE