CNA 105 is a clinical preparatory course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or home health care settings while delivering basic nursing care. This course focuses on applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to real-world healthcare environments.
Students are required to complete 100 hours of supervised clinical experience, gaining practical exposure to the healthcare delivery system, teamwork within the healthcare setting, medical observation, documentation and reporting techniques, and patient assessment. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, safety, communication, and ethical responsibility in patient care.
This course supports skill development necessary for entry-level employment and certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Students choosing to take the course for college credit must apply to Crowder College and enroll in the course through both Crowder College and the high school. Students are financially responsible for any course fees incurred for taking the course for college credit.
Prerequisites for this course include successful completion of ALH-106 and ALH-107. Student must enroll in CNA-101 the same semester as enrolling in CNA-105.