First Class Caregiving: International Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course

A CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) possesses a magnificent range of skills and knowledge. Once you have successfully completed our fully accredited internationally recognised CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant) course, not only will you be fully qualified with highly sought after skills in a thriving and growing industry but you may also be added to our UK Placement Programme free of charge. Qualified CNAs earn significantly more than caregivers. For this reason, the CNA programme is very desirable and highly recommended. This is the most comprehensive course that we offer and the favourite package of ambitious students like yourself! Start your lucrative nursing career today!

75 theory units and the 75 corresponding theory certificates +1 main final certificate

32 practical lessons

Training and Placement

This package is an alternative to the caregiving +UK programme.  If you select the CNA course, then you will still reap the same benefits as those of the caregiving +UK programme, including assistance with the process of finding employment abroad, while also boasting a more advanced qualification, i.e. Certified Nursing Assistant qualification.

This programme includes:

• The main certification + 75 theory certificates (internationally certified and accredited)
• The care plan and the CNA
• Practical hands-on training
• International licence to practise caregiving/assistant nursing
• Assistance with local placement
• Letter of recommendation and transcript of records once the course has been completed and all the assessments passed successfully
• Assistance with the process of finding employment abroad

Theory Lessons

75 Theory Lessons & Corresponding Certificates

Module 1 : Introduction to Nurse Assistant

• The CNA/Nurse Relationship
• Professionalism & Work Ethic

Module 2 : Patient Rights

• Maintaining Confidentiality
• Patient Bill of Rights
• Understanding & Supporting Advance Directives

Module 3 :  Communication/Interpersonal Skills

• Being Assertive
• Special Communication Needs
• Dealing with Family Members
• Conflict in the Workplace
• Customer Service in Healthcare
• Being a Preceptor

Module 4 – Prevention and Management of Catastrophe and Unusual Occurrences

• Disaster Planning
• Fire Prevention & Safety

Module 5 : Safety

• Taking Care of Your Back
• Mechanical Lift Use & Safety
• All about OSHA
• Preventing Medical Errors
• Understanding Medical Machines
• Preventing Employee Falls

Module 6 : Medical and Surgical Asepsis

• Standard Precautions
• Handling Biomedical Waste

Module 7 : Weights and Measures

• Understanding Weights and Measures

Module 8 : Patient Care Skills

• Common Cardiac Conditions
• Common Respiratory Conditions
• Common GI Disorders
• Client-Centered Care
• Helping Clients with Mobility
• Understanding Pain Management
• Perineal & Catheter Care
• Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
• Understanding Dementia

Module 9 : Patient Care Procedures

• Helping with Activities of Daily Living
• Bathing Tips
• Performing Mouth Care
• Dressing & Grooming Tips
• Understanding Ostomies and Ostomy Care

Module 10 : Vital Signs

• A Vital Signs Update
• Understanding Hypertension
• An Overview of the Human Body

Module 11 : Nutrition

• Basic Nutrition & Hydration
• Feeding Your Clients
• Fluid & Electrolytes Made Easy

Module 12 : Emergency Procedures

• Basic First Aid
• A CPR Update

Module 13 : Long-Term Care Resident

• Helping New Clients Adjust
• Emotional Losses in the Elderly
• Handling Complaints
• Adult Failure to Thrive
• Using Technology with Seniors
• Reducing & Preventing Readmissions to the Hospital
• Intimacy in the Elderly
• Maintaining Your Client’s Dignity
• Understanding Restraints & Alternatives
• Caring for Bedbound Clients
• Understanding Common Medications

Module 14 : Rehabilitative Nursing

• Understanding Restorative Care
• Caring for Clients After Orthopedic Surgery
• What You Should Know about Surgery

Module 15 : Observation and Charting

• Recognizing & Reporting Abnormal Observations
• Reporting & Documenting Client Care
• The Care Planning Process
• Enhancing Attention to Detail
• Medical Terminology

Module 16 : Death and Dying

• Talking about Death
• End-of-life Care
• Understanding Pastoral Care

Module 17 : Patient/Resident Abuse

• Understanding Abuse
• Understanding Neglect
• Understanding Domestic Violence
• Understanding Substance Abuse
• Understanding Suicide

Module 18 : Infection Control

• Understanding C-Diff
• Understanding Drug Resistant Bacteria
• An Infection Control Update
• Understanding MRSA
• Handwashing

Practical Lessons

Practical Hands-on Work

• The care plan and the CNA
• Handwashing
• Barrier rules
• Measure and record pulse
• Normal ranges of vital signs
• Measure and record respiration’s
• Blood pressure
• Vitals
• Measure and record a resident’s weight
• Provide hand and nail care to the resident
• Provide foot care to the resident
• Give the resident a partial bedbath
• Making an occupied bed
• Change position to supported side-lying
• Perform mouth care for a patient with teeth
• Provide denture care
• Dress resident with a weak arm
• Feed resident in a chair
• Ambulating resident with a gait belt
• Transfer patient from bed to wheelchair
• Perform passive range of motion to the shoulder
• Perform passive range of motion to elbow and wrist
• Perform passive range of motion to hip, knee and ankle
• Assisting patient with a bedpan
• Provide peri care to the incontinent patient
• Provide catheter care
• Measure and record the urinary drainage bag that has been emptied
• Using a gait belt to transfer patients
• Gloves with donning and doffing
• Linen rules
• Washing rules
• Bed position

Career Opportunities

Nursing Assistant / Caregiver

• Nursing Assistant: As a CNA, you can work in hospitals, nursing homes, or private homes, assisting patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility. You will also monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes in their condition to the nursing staff.
• Home Health Aide (HHA): Many CNAs choose to work in home health care, assisting patients who need care at home, especially the elderly or those recovering from illness or surgery.

Hospital CNA

• CNA in a Hospital: CNAs in hospitals provide support to patients in various medical departments. This may include assisting with feeding, dressing, bathing, and helping patients with basic mobility. They work closely with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff in a hospital setting.

Long-Term Care Facility Worker

• Nursing Home CNA: CNAs are vital in long-term care facilities where they provide care to elderly or chronically ill residents. You will assist with daily activities, personal hygiene, and help with mobility, making sure patients are comfortable and safe.
• Assisted Living Facility CNA: In assisted living communities, CNAs help with personal care, grooming, and daily living activities. They provide emotional support and ensure that patients’ needs are met in a safe, comfortable environment.

Hospice Care CNA

• Hospice CNA: Hospice care CNAs specialize in caring for terminally ill patients. They provide comfort care, emotional support, and assist with daily living activities. Hospice care is focused on making patients as comfortable as possible during the final stages of life.

Geriatric Care Specialist

• Geriatric Nursing Assistant: A CNA with experience in working with elderly patients can specialize in geriatric care, focusing on the unique needs of aging adults. Geriatric CNAs work in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in home care settings.

Rehabilitation CNA

• Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant: CNAs working in rehabilitation centers assist patients recovering from surgeries, accidents, or illnesses. This includes helping with physical therapy exercises, mobility, and assisting in recovery plans.

Pediatric CNA

• Pediatric Nursing Assistant: Some CNAs may specialize in pediatric care, assisting children in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or home health care. Pediatric CNAs help with daily care needs, feeding, and comforting young patients.

Medical Assistant (with additional training)

• Medical Assistant: CNAs can continue their education and training to become medical assistants. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, such as taking medical histories, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with lab tests.

Phlebotomist (with additional certification)

• Phlebotomist: CNAs with additional training can become phlebotomists, specializing in drawing blood for medical tests, blood donations, or lab analysis.

CNA Supervisor / Lead CNA

• Lead CNA: After gaining experience, CNAs can advance into supervisory or management roles. A Lead CNA coordinates the work of other nursing assistants and ensures that the care provided is of the highest quality.

Health Care Administrator (with additional qualifications)

• Health Care Manager: With further education or certifications in healthcare administration, CNAs can move into management roles, overseeing staff and operations in nursing homes, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities.

Nursing School (LPN or RN)

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN): The CNA course is often a stepping stone for individuals pursuing further nursing education. Many CNAs choose to continue their education to become LPNs or RNs, advancing their careers in nursing and patient care.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (with additional certification)

• EMT or Paramedic: Some CNAs choose to further their training to become emergency medical technicians or paramedics, assisting patients in emergency situations and providing pre-hospital care.

Medical Billing and Coding (with additional certification)

• Medical Billing and Coding Specialist: After additional certification, CNAs can transition into roles in medical billing and coding, where they process insurance claims and ensure the proper documentation of medical services rendered.

Trainer/Instructor

• CNA Instructor: Experienced CNAs can become instructors or trainers, teaching future nursing assistants. They may work in nursing schools or training programs, educating others on how to provide proper care to patients.

Mental Health Care Assistant

• Mental Health CNA: CNAs with a focus on mental health can work in psychiatric hospitals, mental health facilities, or assisted living facilities, helping patients with mental health conditions manage daily activities and providing emotional support.

Travel CNA

• Travel Nursing Assistant: Some CNAs work as travel nurses, taking short-term assignments in different locations. Travel CNAs may work in hospitals or nursing homes across the country or internationally.

The International Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course opens a variety of career paths in healthcare, including roles in hospitals, nursing homes, home care, hospice, and rehabilitation facilities. As a CNA, you will play a critical role in patient care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health status, and supporting medical staff. With further education or specialization, CNAs can pursue additional careers, such as medical assistants, phlebotomists, and nursing professionals, advancing in the healthcare field.