Oct 23, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

NUR 100 - Certified Nursing Assistant


Credits: 3

Corequisite: NUR 118  

Description: Clinical Theory of basic nursing practice including, but not limited to: communication and interpersonal skill, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, patient rights and ethics, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, mental health and social service needs, care of the cognitively impaired, and basic restorative services.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate technical proficiency in basic care skills for the long term resident.
  2. Demonstrate the role of the CNA and function within the scope of practice.
  3. Demonstrate skills during clinical rotation and on campus at semester end.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3