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Astar Education Institute, Washington DC Metro Area:
Located in Manassas Virginia, in the suburbs of Washington DC, Astar Education Institute provides two vocational training healthcare programs for international and U.S. students. Our 4-week Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is designed for people with busy schedules. With proven teaching methods, highly qualified teachers and a carefully designed curriculum, Astar ensures your academic success! We also provide a range of English language courses including TOEFL preparation.

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What is a Nursing Assistant / Nursing Aide?
A Nursing Aide (NA) assists individuals with daily healthcare needs - under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Job duties include oral care, dressing, feeding, hair care, bed-making, nail care, bathing, positioning, motion exercises, vital sign testing and more.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program:
Duration: 4 weeks

This is a certificate-issuing course that prepares students for the state licensing exam (a requirement in Virginia to become a Certified Nursing Assistant). 

After you finish our 4 week nursing assistant program, you earn a Certificate of Completion from Astar.  Students can then schedule their state licensing exam if they wish to pursue the certified nursing assistant (CNA) path.

The 120-hour course is broken down into a combination of classroom theory hours, skills lab, and clinical practice hours. Topics / modules include:

• Safety & Infection Control
• Taking Vital Signs
• Personal Care Procedures
• Communication & Interpersonal Relationships
• Exercise & Activity
• Admission, Transfer & Discharge procedures
• Care to clients with special needs
• Dementia & Memory Care – Care to clients with cognitive impairment
• End of Life Care
• Nutritional Requirements & Techniques

A Nursing Aide (NA) assists individuals with daily healthcare needs - under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Job duties include oral care, dressing, feeding, hair care, bed-making, nail care, bathing, positioning, motion exercises, vital sign testing and more.

Topics / modules include:
- Admission, Transfer & Discharge procedures
- Care to clients with cognitive impairment
- Care to clients with special needs
- Communication & Interpersonal Relationships
- Dementia & Memory Care
- End of Life Care
- Exercise & Activity
- Nutritional Requirements & Techniques
- Personal Care Procedures
- Safety & Infection Control
- Taking Vital Signs

Other medical course available: 
Medication Aide (CMA) Program and Personal Care Aid (PCA) Training Program for U.S. & international students.