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4 courses with the subject NA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

NA 1500Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical4

(Approved State of Minnesota Department of Health Curriculum)

Subject: NA
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu

NA 1501Home-Health Aide Theory1

**Students who successfully complete the Long Term Care Nursing Assistant Theory & Clinical (NA 1500) are eligible to take the State Nursing Assistant Competency Examination. If a student also completes the Home-Health Aide Theory (NA 1501) with the necessary skills and information, they are eligible to take the combined State Nursing Assistant/Home-Health Aide Competency Examination. Any student completing the sixteen credit Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant Certificate is eligible to apply for graduation. Graduation applications are available online or at Admissions and Records. Notice of Minnesota Background Check Requirement Minnesota Statute 245C requires that students who have contact with individuals in licensed institutions complete an annual background study with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Individuals who do not pass the background check will not be allowed to participate in clinical activities. A list of disqualifying offenses is available at https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=245C.15. Students in the program will also be required to complete a National Criminal background Study. Information about completing the background study will be available from program faculty. Revised: 03/12/2018 Implementation: Fall 2018

Subject: NA
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu

NA 1602Hospital Nursing Assistant2

PSYC 1611, Psychology of Adjustment, 3 cr OR PSYC 2618, General Psychology, 4 cr TOTAL ...............................................................................................................16-17 CREDITS PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes: • Demonstrate the infection control practices of standard precautions and isolation procedures. • Perform personal care and technical care skills within the NA scope of practice and within safe standards of care. • Demonstrate effective communication skills related to patient care. • Demonstrate confidentiality and knowledge of HIPAA regulations. ADDITIONAL NOTES: PURPOSE: The Nursing Assistant curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in health care under the supervision of the licensed nurse. The student will learn the basic entry-level nursing skills to work in health care. A Nursing Assistant may be involved in direct patient/resident care or assist with care of the patient/resident unit and/or equipment, charting, record keeping and home- health services. This advanced certificate is designed for the student interested in a fast paced, acute care, hospital environment. The Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical may provide a career ladder. Successful completion of Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical curriculum is a required component of Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant, Human Services Technician, Practical Nurse, Associate Degree Nursing and Surgical Technology programs.

Subject: NA
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu

NA 1610Nursing Assistant for Surgical Technology5

2.5 hours lecture/week - 5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces the knowledge and concepts of basic needs and basic nursing skills for the long-term care and acute care settings. Skills are taught in a nursing laboratory setting utilizing demonstration of skills and guided practice. Students will develop the competency to provide safe and quality care. After successful completion of the theory and lab components, students will have a clinical experience in both the long-term care and acute care settings. This course meets the Federal OBRA law and Minnesota Department of Health requirements for educating the Nursing Assistant. Upon completion of the class, the student will be eligible to complete the Minnesota Nursing Assistant State Competency Exam for the state NA Registry. This course is a required course for the Surgical Technology program. (

Subject: NA
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu
Prerequisite: College Level Reading and a High school diploma or GED) Pg. 327

Source: Rochester Community and Technical College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61