Description
The Certified Nurse Assistant Program prepares students to provide basic personal care in different types of healthcare settings under the direction of nursing or medical personnel. The goal of providing personal care is to assist persons in attaining and maintaining functional independence. The course includes basic understanding of body systems, skills in bathing, hygiene measures, bed making, obtaining vital signs, cultural competence, patient’s rights and therapeutic communication. Anishinaabe cultural content is foundational to provide culturally sensitive care to members of tribal communities.