Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)
The Certified Nursing Assistant Program offers candidates an opportunity to receive practical training in one of the fastest growing career paths today. Since 1994, OIC has been providing technical training to consumers interested in entering the healthcare industry. Our C.N.A. training program places an emphasis on geriatric care. Our students are taught how to provide personal care and assistance to meet the needs of the targeted population.
The program operates Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm with a clinical training component that operates Tuesday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm at a local partnering nursing home.
The Certified Nursing Assistant Program is a 12-week certificate course which places emphasis on:
Upon completion students receive:
C.N.A CORE VALUES
Dependable
The program operates Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm with a clinical training component that operates Tuesday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm at a local partnering nursing home.
The Certified Nursing Assistant Program is a 12-week certificate course which places emphasis on:
- Activities of daily living such as mouth care, bathing, etc.
- Core values and work ethics of a Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical skills and techniques such as ambulation, catheter care, etc.
Upon completion students receive:
- Job placement assistance for up to 90 days
- OIC Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion
- Connecticut State C.N.A. licensure (upon passing of the state exam)
C.N.A CORE VALUES
Dependable
- Getting to work on time and doing assigned tasks skillfully; worthy of trust and reliable
- Identifying with the feelings of others
- Honorable in principles, intentions, and actions, upright and fair
- Not rushing residents or being irritated if they take a long time to do things; not losing one’s temper easily
- Valuing other people’s individuality and treating others politely and kindly
- Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others
- Being guided by a sense of right and wrong and having principles
- Showing sensitivity and having a sense of what is appropriate when dealing with others
- Giving the same quality of care regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity or condition