Description
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of this program will be equipped to provide comprehensive care and pursue entry-level roles in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
Admission Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Present proof of high school diploma, GED, or pass a basic skills assessment.
- Interview with an admissions representative.
- Pass a criminal background check and verification with the Texas Nurse Aide Registry.
- Successfully complete a state-approved nurse aide training program (60 hours of classroom and 40 hours of clinical) or the HHSC computer-based training (CBT) 60-hour online classroom training and 40 hours of clinical training with a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program.
Program Curriculum:
NA-101: Introduction to Long-Term Care (16/0/0)
Overview of the Nurse Aide’s role, safety measures, resident rights, and infection control.
NA-102: Personal Care Skills (10/10/0)
Techniques for moving and positioning residents, personal hygiene, and assisting with elimination.
NA-103: Basic Nursing Skills (10/0/0)
Training on vital signs, restraint-free environments, and coping with resident admission and discharge.
NA-104: Restorative Services (6/0/2)
Skills to help residents regain independence and maintain physical and psychological well-being.
NA-105: Mental Health and Social Service Needs (6/0/0)
Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy, developmental tasks, and responses to loss and change.
NA-106: Social Skills in Healthcare (12/0/0)
Conflict resolution, professional communication, and appropriate use of social media in healthcare.
NA-117: Clinical Externship (0/0/40)
Hands-on experience providing patient care under supervision in a healthcare setting.