Admission Requirements: This is a limited enrollment program and has special requirements.

This four credit-hour certificate program provides an opportunity for the certified nursing assistant to acquire additional skills which are required for the provision of health care in the home setting. Course content includes techniques for provision of personal care and activities of daily living, communication skills, collection and analysis of biological specimens as well as a review of special restorative or emergency care. Learning takes place in the classroom, lab and home care settings. Clinical experience is held off campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation. Opportunities for employment are found in such settings as home health agencies, hospice, and private duty.