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Nursing Assistant Fundamentals Specialization

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Nursing Assistant Fundamentals Specialization

Master CNA Skills with Healthcare Knowledge. Equip students with essential CNA skills, professional practices, and knowledge of anatomy.

Jennifer Zabel
Stephanie Butcher

Instructors: Jennifer Zabel

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months
at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe the nursing assistants’ role and responsibilities as a member of the healthcare team

  • Analyze and understand medical terminology

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Provide safe and high-quality patient care

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Taught in English
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May 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Develop and exercise emotional intelligence, self-management, and interpersonal skills

  • Build and improve internal and external communication skills with all exchanges

  • Enhance the patient care experience with successful interactions and patient satisfaction

Skills you'll gain

Category: Time Management
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Communication
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Professionalism
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Professional Development
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Compassion
Category: Medical Privacy
Category: Healthcare Ethics
Category: Patient Education And Counseling
Category: Conscientiousness
Category: Teamwork
Category: Cultural Responsiveness
Category: Empathy
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Medical Office Procedures

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and understand medical terminology

  • Recognize the structure and function of human body systems

  • Gain an understanding of the directional terms in relationship to the human body

  • Discuss pathology, the disease process, and endoscopy

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Medical Records
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Life Sciences
Category: Pathology
Category: Health Care
Category: Health Information Management and Medical Records
Category: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Category: Biology

What you'll learn

  • Describe the nursing assistants’ role and responsibilities as a member of the healthcare team

  • Discuss the role of nursing assistants in long-term care facilities

  • Provide safe and high-quality patient care

Skills you'll gain

Category: Geriatrics
Category: Home Health Care
Category: Toileting
Category: Medical Privacy
Category: Personal Care
Category: Patient Safety
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Category: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Category: Nursing Homes
Category: Healthcare Ethics
Category: Caregiving
Category: Patient Assistance
Category: Direct Patient Care
Category: Oral Hygiene
Category: Care Coordination
Category: Nursing and Patient Care

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