Nursing Assistant/TMA Training

CNA Preparatory Training

I. Course Work- Lecture, Quizzes, Test

This course is fast paced.  Students are expected to complete all coursework and videos assigned for the week.  In addition, they will be required to meet with their instructor in small groups via ZOOM.  All coursework will be completed through D2L Brightspace, an online platform.  Students will be required to complete the lecture videos; skill videos and takes quizzes and tests through D2L.  Students must have access to a computer and reliable internet.  The coursework cannot be completed on a mobile device.

II. Class Pace

This course will complete two units each week:

• Week One: Unit 1 Introduction & Unit 2 Basic Needs
• Week Two: Unit 3 Communication & Unit 4 Safe and Clean Environment
• Week Three: Unit 5 Vital Signs and Measures & Unit 6 Personal Cares
• Week Four: Unit 7 Activities and Exercise & Unit 8 Foods and Fluids
• Week Five: Unit 9 Elimination and Unit 10 Caring for Residents
• Week Six: Unit 11 Orientation for the Work Environment and Test Prep

III. Zoom Meetings

Zoom sessions will be scheduled each week as determined by your instructor.  Sessions will be small group and will focus on understanding and skills.  Students will demonstrate skills to instructor and class during the Zoom sessions.  Zoom meetings will be recorded and posted on the D2L page upon completion. For this portion of the course, students will need a camera on their computer, or a mobile device can be used to access Zoom sessions.  These virtual meetings will focus on skills development, and will be a minimum of 16 hours in total.

IV. Resources

Text:  Assiting in Long-Term Care, 6^th or 7^th Edition, Delmar

V. Requirements

This course meets the State of MN requirements for Certified Nursing Test Preparation. We will require that students complete all modules and sessions to meet their state mandated hours.