The Nursing Assistant Program prepares learners for a rewarding, patient‑focused career delivering essential care in healthcare settings. Nursing assistants, also known as nurse’s aides, orderlies, or patient care technicians, work under the supervision of nurses to support patients with daily living activities and basic clinical tasks. This in‑depth curriculum focuses on practical, foundational skills that equip learners to provide safe, compassionate care while serving as a vital link between patients and the nursing team.
Nursing Assistant
Module 1: The Nursing Assistant
Module 2: Ethics and Communication
Module 3: Body Structure and Development
Module 4: Ensuring Safety and Preventing Infection
Module 5: Body Mechanics, Moving, and Transferring
Module 6: Personal Hygiene
Module 7: Grooming and Urinary Needs
Module 8: Bowel Needs and Nutritional Support
Module 9: Vital Signs, Exercise, and Discharges
Module 10: Physical Examinations, Surgery, and Wound Care
Module 11: Pressure Injuries, Oxygen Needs, and Respiratory Support
Module 12: Body System Disorders Part 1
Module 13: Body System Disorders Part 2
Module 14: Intellectual Disorders, Development Disabilities, Caring for Mothers and Babies
Module 15: Emergency and End-of-Life Care
Upon completion of the program, learners will be able to:
Provide basic patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility assistance
Measure and record vital signs accurately and report changes to nursing staff
Assist with medical equipment, patient positioning, and safety procedures
Support patients’ emotional, social, and psychological well‑being
Communicate observations clearly and professionally to nurses and care teams
Follow infection control, safety, and ethical standards in healthcare environments
Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and reliability in patient interactions
Upon completin of this program, learners are eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®), Nursing Assistant Competency Examination. (Administered by each state’s Department of Health or equivalent; exam oversight by Credentia / NNAAP® in most states)
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.