Nurse Aide Fast Track Certificate Program
NAF5 - 202312
Program Description
Introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide. Emphasis is placed on understanding and developing critical thinking skills, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the location and function of human body systems and common disease processes; responding to and reporting changes in a resident/patients condition, nutrition, vital signs; nutrition and diet therapy; disease processes; vital signs; observing, reporting and documenting changes in a residents condition; emergency concerns; ethics and legal issues and governmental agencies that influence the care of the elderly in long term care settings; mental health and psychosocial well-being of the elderly; use and care of mechanical devices and equipment; communication and interpersonal skills and skills competency based on federal guidelines. Specific topics include: roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide; communication and interpersonal skills;
topography, structure, and function of the body systems; injury
Program Specific Information
- Students are accepted each semester based on space and course availability.
- Students must complete ALL COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.
- NNAAP test must be taken within one year of program completion.
- Please be advised that though a student may complete Nurse Aide coursework while under the age of 18, many employers require individuals to be at least 18 for employment.
Program Length & Availability
1 Semester
Campus Availability: Barrow, Dawson, Forsyth and Hall
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 year of age or older to apply for the program.
Please be advised that though a student may complete Nurse Aide coursework while under the age of 18, many employers require individuals to be at least 18 for employment.
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing –
Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 3 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 3
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 3 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 3
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.