Advanced Nurse Aide, Certificate

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The Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate provides an opportunity to gain the additional competencies and clinical experiences needed to seek employment in a hospital. The program is designed for CNA’s who have completed the Nurse Aide 75 hour state approved course. Upon successful completion, job opportunities include, but are not limited to, EKG tech, Emergency Tech, Scope Tech, Surgery Tech, and OB Tech. The agency or hospital will provide additional training in these specialized areas.

Program Details

Location: Ames, Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Perry, Southridge, Urban and West

Students Start: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters

See course schedule for start dates and times.

Program Entry Requirements:

Certificate Prerequisites must be met prior to registration requests

Apply for admission to DMACC
Complete HSC 172 or an Iowa State-approved 75-hour nurse aide class.
Physical and Immunization Forms
Criminal/Abuse Background Check Forms
Course Acknowledgement
Flu Vaccine form (October through April)
Students must complete an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) healthcare provider level course. The course must include adult/child and infant CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation (AED). Students are responsible to provide renewal cards/certificates documenting certification through the date of graduation. Proof of certification must include the dates of completion and expiration, and clearly identify the student name.
Forms can be found on the DMACC website: https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/health/cna/Pages/advanced-nurse-aide.aspx

Registration Information

Students must upload their prerequisite forms following the instructions online (https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/health/cna/Pages/advanced-nurse-aide.aspx). Once all forms are received and approved, students will be receive more information about online registration. Registration will close 3 days prior to the start of the course to accommodate the background check process.

Semester 1

HSC 182 - Advanced Nurse Aide Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 3

These credits are applicable to the Nursing - Practical, Diploma and Associate Degree Nursing Programs .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$174.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1
History/Physical Exam	240
Flu vaccine (October through April)	30
BCLS Certification	60
Textbook and Handbook	100
Uniform, shoes and equipment	115
Class fee	15

Total approximate cost certification: $1,082**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Provide personal daily cares and assist the nurse with skills for the patients/clients of varied acute care units such as Medical/Surgical, ER, OB, Pediatrics and Cardiac Care.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Provide safe care in acute care setting
Care for patients on special units
Provide/assist the nurse with special procedures
Good communication skills
Be able to perform required Advanced Nurse Aide skills (see attached performance standards)
Student must be able to lift 50 pounds
Technoloy needs: A computer or tablet with webcam/video, microphone, and reliable internet connection is required
COMPLETE THE BLACKBOARD FOR STUDENTS TUTORIAL

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

Plan ahead for alternate/backup means of transportation for class
Plan ahead for personal responsibilities (Example:child care)
Nurse Aides work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays

Program Competencies

Determine the role by comparing/contrasting nurse aide role in the hospital (acute) with the long-term care facility.
Explain the components of advanced nurse aide education.
Describe the legal responsibilities of the advanced nurse aide in acute care.
Demonstrate appropriate infection control requirements.
Report physical, psychological changes of the acute care patient.
Assess basic knowledge with anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
Provide proper assistance with designated special procedures.
Identify observations and need to document/report
Discuss the Advanced Nurse Aide role/responsibility in the care of specialized equipment.
Describe the importance of the acute care plan, and advanced nurse aide contributions.
Describe the Advanced Nurse Aides’ role in emergency situations.
Perform skills competently on any acute care patient with supervision/guidance.

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