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Certified Nursing Assistant

The certified nursing assistant course at Believe Health Institute is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in patient care. Here's a detailed overview:

  • Course Duration: The course spans 124 hours, encompassing 64 hours of lectures and 30 hours of hands-on lab/skill training. The clinical aspect involves 30 hours at a clinical site, allowing students to demonstrate and master patient/resident care skills acquired during lectures and lab sessions.
  • Certification Eligibility: Successful completion of the course renders students eligible to take the certification examination for the state of Connecticut, qualifying them as certified nursing assistants.
  • Core Competencies: The curriculum focuses on core competencies required for patient care in various settings, including acute and long-term care. Key skills covered include bathing, feeding, lifting, turning, positioning, and proper patient transportation techniques using appropriate body mechanics.
  • Comprehensive Learning: Students delve into vital topics such as abuse and neglect identification, recognizing depression, dealing with dementia patients, infection control, catheter care, universal precautions, workplace safety, and recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms to supervising professionals.
  • Supervised Role: Graduates are prepared to function as nursing assistants under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, contributing effectively to patient care teams.
  • Excellence in Training: Believe Health Institute is dedicated to fostering excellence in its students through best practice skills. The institute is committed to delivering a complete curriculum within a safe, clean, and fully operational environment.
  • Final Exam: Success in the course requires students to pass the final exam, emphasizing the importance of mastering the acquired knowledge and skills.

Embarking on this course at Believe Health Institute is not just an educational journey; it's a rewarding and potentially life-changing experience, paving the way for a fulfilling career in the healthcare sector.

Certified Nurse Aide Refresher

Believe Health Institute offers a targeted refresher course specifically tailored for Certified Nurse Aides seeking to renew their skills and qualifications. Here are the key details:

  • Course Duration: The refresher course spans 40 hours, comprising 20 hours of classroom instruction and an additional 20 hours dedicated to hands-on skills training.
  • Target Audience: This course is designed for Certified Nurse Aides whose registrations have lapsed and are in need of a comprehensive review to prepare for the state of Connecticut Certified Nurse Aide Exam.
  • Purpose: The refresher course serves as a valuable opportunity for participants to refresh their knowledge, enhance skills, and meet the requirements necessary for successfully undertaking the Certified Nurse Aide Exam.
  • Exam Fee Responsibility: It's important to note that students are responsible for covering the test fee associated with the Certified Nursing Assistant state exam. This fee is not included in the course program fee.

Believe Health Institute is dedicated to providing a structured and effective refresher course, empowering individuals to confidently re-enter the workforce as competent and certified healthcare professionals. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you need further information about the refresher course or the certification exam process.

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945 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608 - bhi@believehi.com - www.believehi.com / We are open Mon - Sat 8:30 Am - 9:30 PM

Phone: (203) 332 - 0763 - Fax : (203) 332-0764

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