Health Support Professional
Want to become a CNA and help others? This engaging and interactive learning environment will allow you to gain the skills to support the basic needs of your clients and to provide the care needed to maintain their health and support specific conditions.
You'll train in a safe training environment with a wide variety of lab activities that will prepare you for your dual certification as a Prepare to Care Health Support Professional and a Certified Nurse Aide.
Additionally, this training will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and opportunity to continue your education in other healthcare fields such as nursing.
Training Modules
| Core | Obtain basic knowledge and an introduction to the direct care profession. Core competencies include: - Professionalism
- Person-Centered Approach
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Mobility Assistance and Worker Safety
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| Personal Activities of Daily Living | Services to assist and individual in meeting their basic needs. |
| Health Monitoring and Maintenance | Services that support and maintain an individual's health and provide functional support for certain conditions. |
Class Information
Class dates:
September 14–November 9, 2020 on Monday and Wednesday from 8:00am–2:00pm
Register online.
September 15–November 5, 2020 on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am–2:00pm
Register online.
Location: Main Campus–Buchanan Hall
Cost: $799 – includes all handouts, textbook, and exams.
Financial assistance may be available for qualifying individuals.
Registration
Call 319-296-4290 to register or use the links above to register online.
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