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Certified Nurse Aide Refresher Certificate

The CNA in Kansas is required to work at least eight hours every two years for the CNA certificate to remain active. If the CNA does not work for two years, a 21-hour refresher course must be completed. This course meets the state requirement to activate the CNA certificate.

This course includes 12 hours of classroom instruction and 9 hours of laboratory experience. Students will discuss the nurse aide's responsibility in the current health care system and the importance of resident's rights. The student will demonstrate safety measures, infection control procedures, personal care skills, measurement of vital signs and transfers, positioning and turning.

Students enrolled in the refresher course must show proof of certification as a Kansas CNA by bringing a copy of their card on the first day of class.

(Major Code 3540; State CIP Code 51.3902)

Required Course

AVHO 103Certified Nurse Aide Refresher Course (CNA-R)*1
Total Hours1

Total Program Hours: 1

Courses

AVHO 102   Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) (5 Hours)

Prerequisites: ENGL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher or a Compass reading test score of 64 or higher or an ACT Reading score of 19 or higher. All test scores must be current within the past two years

This course provides classroom and clinical instruction for the primary care of clients in long-term and acute- care facilities. Students learn skills for daily hygiene, bedside care, vital sign measurement, positioning and safe transfer of clients. The class prepares and schedules the student to take the Kansas CNA examination. 45 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/. Enrollment in this course requires a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses, and is due prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee.

AVHO 103   Certified Nurse Aide Refresher Course (CNA-R) (1 Hour)

Prerequisites: Kansas CNA Certification

This 21-hour CNA refresher course provides classroom and laboratory experience to update the inactive CNA. The student will discuss the nurse aide's responsibility in the current health care system and the importance of resident rights. The student will demonstrate safety measures, infection control procedures, personal care skills, measurement of vital signs and transfers, positioning and turning. 21 contact hours. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 104   Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (4 Hours)

Prerequisites: Appropriate Compass reading test score, and proof of Kansas CNA certification or having completed the state CNA examination and awaiting results. If CNA examination results are not satisfactory, the student must withdraw from the CMA course. Documentation of current TB skin test - negative results within the last year. Current CPR for Health Care Providers and Social Security card

This course includes the development of knowledge related to many commonly prescribed medications. Students will learn the classification, side effects and techniques of administration, including preparation and accurate distribution of medications. Safe administration of oral medications is discussed and demonstrated. Students will be scheduled to take the Kansas CMA examination. 80 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 106   Home Health Aide (HHA) (1 Hour)

Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas CNA certification and appropriate Compass reading test score. Current CPR for Health Care Providers card and Social Security Card

This course provides the student with information necessary for nutritional meal planning, task modification, emotional support and personal service to clients and families needing health care assistance at home. Students will be scheduled to take the Kansas HHA certification examination. 21 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.net web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 108   Certified Medication Aide Update (CMA-U) (1 Hour)

Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas CMA certification and Proof of Kansas CNA Certification

This course meets the continuing education requirements for licensed Certified Medication Aides. The course includes review of commonly used drugs and their interactions with foods and other drugs. Also included are discussions of legal implications and regulations related to administration and record keeping, biological effects of medications on the elderly and a review of basic safety principles. 15 contact hours. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 115   I V Therapy For LPNs (3 Hours)

Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas LPN licensure. Present evidence of Personal Liability insurance at the time of application for admission to the program and maintain it throughout the clinical practicum. Maintenance of current CPR certification for the duration of the course. Evidence of negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year. JCCC Student Professional Liability Insurance

This course provides review of basic physiology of the circulatory system and instruction in principles of site selection for veins appropriate for I.V. therapy. This course meets the Kansas requirements for LPNs seeking certification in I.V. Therapy. 48 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. The credit reflected in this course is for transcript reporting, recording and transfer only. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/practicalnurse/iv-therapy.html . Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. This course is not federal aid eligible.