NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING

An important part of the nursing care team. A nursing assistant is a person who, under the direction of a licensed nurse, performs important basic nursing skills such as: checking vital signs, promoting comfort, personal hygiene, assisting with meals, safety, skincare, and many more necessary tasks. Class time includes instruction in; basic Anatomy and Physiology, classification of disease, nutrition, specimen collection, blood sugar testing, infection control (HIV, bloodborne and airborne pathogens, isolation procedures, and the handling of infectious waste), First Aid, Domestic Violence training, and CPR training. In addition, students receive training in professional behavior and ethics. Students who successfully complete this program are prepared to take the Florida State Certification test. This test consists of questions and a practical clinical exam. The state test is administered at the Essential School of Nursing.