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Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Aide Certificate

Healthcare made personal
Our CNA/GNA program offers affordable, high-quality training for an in-demand career in healthcare. Our one-semester training instructs students on the skills necessary to work in a variety of healthcare agencies through classroom, hands-on lab practice and clinical experience. Daytime, evening, credit and continuing education options are available. Become a CNA: Healthcare made personal!
Questions?
Coordinator
301-784-5529
Location: ALLIED HEALTH (AH) 223
What will you learn?
  • Basic medical techniques
    • Observing & recording blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature.

  • Basic medical knowledge
    • Body systems and diseases

    • Terminology
    • Medical Math
  • Beside care
    • Personal Hygiene

    • Nutrition
    • Comfort care
  • Safe and efficient work practices
What will you do?
  • CNA/GNAs work in a variety of settings providing direct care to clients at:
    • Nursing Homes
    • Home Health agencies
    • Hospitals
  • Follow care plans under supervision of an RN
  • Monitor and report physical, emotional, and behavioral changes
  • Measure and record vital signs
  • Care for patients through all stages of life

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Program Details

Our CNA/GNA program is a 16-credit program designed to be completed in one semester (or may be taken in two). Students can register for these classes through Continuing Education or as a credit course. Financial Aid is available for qualifying credit students. Limited financial aid may be available for CE students.

Throughout the classroom portion, students work in our contemporary skills lab for hands-on learning. After completing the classroom/skills session, students practice their skills and knowledge under the supervision of their instructor during their 45-hour clinical at a local nursing home.

Our program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, which allows students who complete the program to apply for certification in Maryland. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exam, which gives them the Geriatric Nursing Assistant certification. This is required to work in a MD nursing home.

The CNA/GNA program at ACM is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).


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Accreditation
The Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Aide program at Allegany College of Maryland is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Admissions Criteria

Program Goals & Learning Outcomes
Program Goals
  • The graduate/completer will be prepared to function as a nursing assistant in any health care environment utilizing professional standards of conduct and safe standard precautions to deliver competent bedside care under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
  • The graduate/completer will be prepared to pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment (NNAAP) written and skills exams for certification as  CNA1 through Maryland Board of Nursing.
Learning Outcomes
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of the nursing assistant as part of the healthcare team.
  • Communicate professionally, both written and orally, with patients and co-workers using medical terminology a it relates to the client.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, competence and proficiency in the skills needed to promote safety and well-being for clients, caregivers and others when delivering basic care in any healthcare environment.
  • Describe the body systems and identify common health problems associated with each body system appropriate to the nursing assistant scope of practice.
  • Solve basic math problems and conversions, including vital sign measurements/documentation..

Student Achievement
Pass rates for the GNA exam
Year Semester Sat for NNAPP Exam Passed NNAAP Exam ACM Pass Rate
2024 Spring 10    
2023 Fall 3 2 67%
2023 Summer 2 2 100%
2023 Spring 6 3 50%
2022 Fall 3 2 67%
2022 Summer 2 1 50%
2022 Spring 2 1 50%
2021 Fall 3 0 0%
2021 Spring 7 7 100%
2020 Fall 3 3 100%

 


Meet the Faculty

Our experienced, knowledgeable faculty are excited to share their expertise with you and prepare you to succeed in the diverse, dynamic field of nursing.

Diana Folk 
dfolk@allegany.edu
Coordinator Allied Health Technician Programs

301-784-5529
Allied Health 224

A.S., A.A.S, A.A., of Allegany College of Maryland

Beverley Shank, RN 
bshank@allegany.edu
Instructor

301-784-5483
Allied Health 225

A.A., Allegany College of Maryland

Debra Brodbeck, RN 
dbrodbeck@allegany.edu
Instructor

301-784-5483
Allied Health 225

A.A., Allegany College of Maryland

Patricia Webb, RN 
pwebb@allegany.edu
Clinical Instructor

301-784-5529
 

A.A., Allegany College of Maryland

Regina Branson, RN 
rbranson@allegany.edu
Clinical Instructor

301-784-5529
 

 BSN, University of MD; MSN, Mountain State University

Cindy Gero 
cgero@allegany.edu
Introduction to Health & Wellness Instructor

301-784-5483
Allied Health 225

B.S., M.B.A., University of Maryland

Kathy Condor 
kcondor@allegany.edu
Program Manager Culture of Care & Resilience Institute

301-784-5526
Continuing Education 22

B.A., DePaul University

Becky Ryan 
bryan@allegany.edu
Program Assistant

301-784-5615
Allied Health 223

A.A., Allegany College of Maryland

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