Program Manager: Evelyne Crooks
Email: ecrooks@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7904
Program Description
This series of courses teaches basic patient care skills, the student’s role as a member of the healthcare team, disease processes, and infection control and safety issues. Combined with a clinical experience, this program meets all eligibility requirements for CNA certification in the state of Maryland and prepares students for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant test.
For this workforce training certificate program, students can request approval to transfer up to 25% of total certificate contact hours of prior learning of a Foundations related course from an accredited institution. Contact Program Manager for more details.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course/s | ||
| Foundations for Healthcare Careers | ||
or ADE 632 | Bridge to Careers - Healthcare (90) | |
or ADE 641 | ESL Foundations for Healthcare Careers (90) | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant, Part 1 | ||
| Certified Nursing Assistant, Part II | ||
| Certified Nursing Assistant--Clinicals | ||
| Prerequisites/Co-requisites | ||
| Prerequisites: | ||
This program requires reading and listening in English. Not sure about your English skills? Visit frederick.edu/Testing to schedule a free Accuplacer test, then share your results with CEWD Registration at CEInfo@frederick.edu or 301.624.2888. | ||
Provide proof of being 16+ years of age at time of registration. | ||
| Co-requisites: | ||
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card or | ||
| CPR: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider | ||