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COURSE DESCRIPTION

NURS 108 — Nursing Assistant Certified  (6 cr)

This course prepares the student to provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent centers and home health care settings. The Nursing Assistant Certified has direct contact with the patients and residents in these settings in the process of providing care for their basic daily needs. It teaches about the care of patients in a variety of health care settings. Students learn to recognize the patient’s physical, social and emotional needs and to care for these patients and meet their needs in a caring manner. Grade option: Pass/fail. (SCC)
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