Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define the core duties and daily responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Identify the legal and ethical rules a CNA must follow on the job
• Evaluate the professional habits and work standards expected of a CNA
• Apply clear communication skills when speaking with patients and healthcare teams
• Recognise how culture and emotions affect the way patients communicate their needs
• Outline the basic steps for preventing the spread of infection in a care setting
• Recall common safety risks in a care environment and how to reduce them
• Apply correct body mechanics to move and reposition residents without causing injury
• Describe how to assist patients with hygiene, grooming, nutrition and daily comfort
• Calculate and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure