Certified Nursing Assistant
A Great Place to Start Your Career in Health Care
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) work with nursing personnel to provide care and tend to the needs of people of all ages. Working closely with nurses, CNAs provide hands-on-care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities as well as home care, hospice, rehabs and many urgent care facilities like clinics and doctor’s offices. CNAs often assist with feeding, ambulating, bathing, hygiene and most all activities associated with daily living. In addition, they provide emotional and physical care by working closely with patients and their families. CNAs literally become a nurse’s helping hands and are a vital link to any health care team.
The state-approved ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development CNA class is 88 hours long and consists of three sections. The program exceeds all requirements established by the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities. After completion of the program; graduates will demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired, in a state-given, nationally-standardized exam. After successful completion of this exam, your name will be listed on the Texas State Registry for Certified Nurse Assistants.
Becoming a CNA prepares you for a fulfilling career as a health care provider and serves as a great entry-point into many careers in medicine including licensed vocational nurse or a registered nurse. Many people who complete the ACC CNA program, continue their medical training in one of the many allied health care training programs offered at ACC.
Winter 2010 CNA Program Graduates
CNA Program Graduates Returned for Recognition Ceremony in December 2010
CNA Courses
The Certified Nursing Assistant program consists of three sections that can be completed in one semester.
Note: CNA students must take all three courses concurrently in one semester. Also, you must have a current CPR certification to participate in the CNA program.
Nurse Aide for Health Care
This class serves as the lecture portion of the CNA program and will prepare you for entry-level employment as a nursing assistant. You will gain the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term and acute care facilities. Class topics include:
- Residents’ rights
- Communication
- Safety
- Observation and reporting
- Assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety
Nurse Aide for Health Care – Clinical
This class focuses on the clinical, bed-side care of long-term residents and acute-care patients to promote the continuity of care.
Nurse Aide for Health Care - Skills Lab
In this session you will upgrade your current skills with instruction focused on recently-developed techniques for effective patient care.
Admission Requirements
The ACC CNA program is open to any person at least 16-years-old at the start of the course. In addition, students must:
- Be able to read, write and comprehend English
- Have a current CPR certification
- Fill out the CNA Admissions Application
- Submit to a background check
- Have proof of current negative TB skin test, (or negative Chest x-ray)
Nurse Aide for Health Care
Course No. Date(s) Time Day Room Instructor
Night Classes
CENURA 1001 02 11/01/2011 - 11/29/2011 06:00PM - 10:00PM MTWTH H131 B Thibodaux
CENURA 1001 03 01/09/2012 - 01/31/2012 06:00PM - 10:00PM MTWTH H131 B Thibodaux
CENURA 1001 04 02/27/2012 - 03/26/2012 06:00PM - 10:00PM MTWTH H131 B Thibodaux
Day Classes
CENURA 1001 10 01/09/2012 - 01/31/2012 08:00AM - 12:00PM MTWTH H131 B Thibodaux
CENURA 1001 11 02/27/2012 - 03/26/2012 08:00AM - 12:00PM MTWTH H131 B Thibodaux
Fee(s): Tuition IN $468.00 Tuition OD $488.00 Other Fees $24.00
Nurse Aide for Health Care – Clinical
Course No. Date(s) Time Day Room Instructor
CENURA 1060 02 11/12/2011 - 12/03/2011 07:00AM - 07:00PM S TBA B Thibodaux
CENURA 1060 03 01/21/2012 - 02/04/2012 07:00AM - 07:00PM S TBA B Thibodaux
CENURA 1060 10 01/21/2012 - 02/04/2012 07:00AM - 07:00PM S TBA B Thibodaux
CENURA 1060 04 03/03/2012 - 03/24/2012 07:00AM - 07:00PM S TBA B Thibodaux
CENURA 1060 11 03/03/2012 - 03/24/2012 07:00AM - 07:00PM S TBA B Thibodaux
Fee(s):Tuition IN $204.00 Tuition OD $224.00 Other Fees $27.00
Nurse Aide for Health Care - Skills Lab
Course No. Date(s) Time Day Room Instructor
Night Classes
CENURA 2005 02 11/30/2011 - 12/05/2011 06:00PM - 10:00PM MWTH H131 B Thibodaux
CENURA 2005 03 02/01/2012 - 02/06/2012 06:00PM - 10:00PM WTHM H131 B Thibodaux
CENURA 2005 04 03/27/2012 - 03/29/2012 06:00PM - 10:00PM TWTH H131 B Thibodaux
Day Classes
CENURA 2005 10 02/01/2012 - 02/06/2012 08:00AM - 12:00PM WTHM H131 B Thibodaux
CENURA 2005 11 03/27/2012 - 03/29/2012 08:00AM - 12:00PM TWTH H131 B Thibodaux
Fee(s): Tuition IN $113.00 Tuition OD $133.00 Other Fees $5.00
To learn more about this ACC program, contact
Bonnie Thibodaux at bthibodaux@alvincollege.edu or call 281-756-3581.
