NURA Certified Nurse

The course teaches the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to providing basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis is on effective interaction with members of the health care team, restorative services, mental health and social service needs.

Students will receive a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (48 hours)