Make a Difference!
As the U.S. population continues to age, there is a growing need for those who are committed to the care of the elderly. The Austin Community College Certified Nurse Aide program has been created to help meet this pressing need. We are committed to educating entry-level nursing assistants by helping them achieve the level of knowledge, skills and abilities required to provide the basic care required by residents of long-term care facilities.
In addition to long-term care, CNA's are also hired at hospitals, home care settings, hospice, and is a pre-requisite to other healthcare programs such as nursing and sonography.
About the Program
This program covers a range of important skills including residents' rights, communication, observation, reporting, and assisting residents by helping them maintain basic comfort and safety. There is a strong emphasis on helping program participants learn to become an important member of the total health care team.
Program highlights include:
- 8 weeks / 126 course hours
- One primary course (78 Classroom Hours)
- Clinical sessions providing direct patient care (48 Clinical Hours)
Note: Students must be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills), and have a clean criminal record. To begin, complete the program application from this page and submit it to the CE Healthcare Advising Specialist, Aida Lasanta at aida.lasanta@austincc.edu.
New Program Announcement
Austin Community College is proud to announce our partnership with Dwyer Workforce Development. Through this partnership, qualifying students get the opportunity to connect with amazing support services. ACC focuses on delivering excellent classroom/clinical curriculum and experiences, while our partner, Dwyer Workforce Development, specializes in helping students overcome barriers that could interfere with their educational goals. Qualifying students could benefit from tuition and transportation assistance, connections to community resources for childcare or immunizations, and assistance with purchasing required supplies like books and uniforms.
Click here for additional information and to determine your eligibility. If you have additional questions or need assistance, contact Tyrell Patterson at tpatterson@dwyerworkforcedev.org.
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