Major Field of Study (MFS)
407 - Nursing Assistant - General
Certificate program designed to provide trainees with the skills needed to care for ill and convalescing patients and those requiring custodial care. Also taught are skills used to assist with the care of acutely ill patients in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres and in the community. Nursing assistants work under the supervision of registered nurses and/or physicians.
Example Program Names:
- Assistant Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nursing Assistance
- Nursing Assistant
- Nursing Practical
- Registered Nursing Assistant
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