This specialization is intended for people seeking to understand better the role of a certified nursing assistant (CNA). You'll learn about the tasks and nursing care provided by CNAs and how they fulfill a critical role within the healthcare system.
Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant Specialization
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Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant Specialization
Learn About the Certified Nursing Assistant Role. Discover the essentials needed to start your caregiving career.
Instructor: Melissa Mills
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(8 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Learners will learn about the basic nursing care and other essential skills provided by CNAs.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Active Listening
- Social Skills
- Rehabilitation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Personal Care
- Developmental Disabilities
- Nursing Care
- Patient Education and Support
- Chronic Diseases
- Long Term Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Geriatrics
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Communication Strategies
- Caregiving
- Pulmonology
- Cardiology
- Hospice
- Vital Signs
- Treatment Planning
What’s included
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Taught in English
10 practice exercises
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from Cinematic Health
Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Personal Care
Category: Vital Signs
Category: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Category: Caregiving
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Direct Patient Care
Category: Patient Positioning
Category: Nursing Care
Category: Infection Control
Category: Nursing Homes
Category: Patient Safety
Category: Treatment Planning
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Caregiving
Category: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Category: Chronic Diseases
Category: Vital Signs
Category: Behavior Management
Category: Geriatrics
Category: Nursing Care
Category: Hospice
Category: Direct Patient Care
Category: Infection Control
Category: Pulmonology
Category: Patient Safety
Category: Long Term Care
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Cardiology
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Caregiving
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Empathy
Category: Active Listening
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Mental Health
Category: Developmental Disabilities
Category: Communication
Category: Healthcare Ethics
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Professionalism
Category: Compassion
Category: Collaboration
Category: Social Skills
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Frequently asked questions
This specialization will take no longer than 3 months.
There is no prerequisite knowledge you need for this Specialization.
Yes, you must take the Specialization in the order it's presented.
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