Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Nursing Assistant Fundamentals 专项课程

Master CNA Skills with Healthcare Knowledge. Equip students with essential CNA skills, professional practices, and knowledge of anatomy.

位教师：Jennifer Zabel

包含在 Coursera Plus 中

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3 门课程系列

深入学习学科知识

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推荐体验

12 周完成

在 2 小时一周

灵活的计划

自行安排学习进度

3 门课程系列

深入学习学科知识

4.7

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初级等级

推荐体验

12 周完成

在 2 小时一周

灵活的计划

自行安排学习进度

您将学到什么

Describe the nursing assistants’ role and responsibilities as a member of the healthcare team
Analyze and understand medical terminology
Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace
Provide safe and high-quality patient care

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授课语言：英语（English）

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Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G 和 L'Oreal 的徽标

精进特定领域的专业知识

向大学和行业专家学习热门技能
借助实践项目精通一门科目或一个工具
培养对关键概念的深入理解
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专业化 - 3门课程系列

The Nursing Assistant Fundamentals specialization prepares students for a successful Nursing Assistant career in diverse healthcare settings, emphasizing patient care assistance, health care setting navigation, effective communication in healthcare, hygiene and safety protocols, and patient mobility and comfort.

IMPORTANT: This specialization is not designed to prepare students for national certification. Enrollees will gain the foundational/fundamental knowledge on subject matter relevant to the profession. However, to gain industry certification, a more comprehensive program must be completed through enrollment via approved/eligible schools such as MedCerts.

应用的学习项目

Learners will apply their knowledge of Nursing Assistant essentials to review four case studies related to the role. Learners will provide be graded for the project through AI feedback, with the option to receive peer review feedback and grading as well.

Professionalism in Allied Health

第 1 门课程8小时

您将学到什么

Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace
Develop and exercise emotional intelligence, self-management, and interpersonal skills
Build and improve internal and external communication skills with all exchanges
Enhance the patient care experience with successful interactions and patient satisfaction

您将获得的技能

类别：Conflict Management

类别：Interpersonal Communications

类别：Empathy

类别：Professionalism

类别：Emotional Intelligence

类别：Time Management

类别：Stress Management

类别：Communication

类别：Patient-centered Care

类别：Verbal Communication Skills

类别：Teamwork

类别：Cultural Responsiveness

类别：Relationship Building

类别：Healthcare Ethics

类别：Patient Communication

类别：Professional Development

类别：Ethical Standards And Conduct

Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

第 2 门课程10小时

您将学到什么

Analyze and understand medical terminology
Recognize the structure and function of human body systems
Gain an understanding of the directional terms in relationship to the human body
Discuss pathology, the disease process, and endoscopy

您将获得的技能

类别：Medical Terminology

类别：Cell Biology

类别：Nutrition and Diet

类别：Medical Records

类别：Anatomy

类别：Vital Signs

类别：Pathology

类别：Physiology

类别：Biology

Nursing Assistant Essentials

第 3 门课程6小时

您将学到什么

Describe the nursing assistants’ role and responsibilities as a member of the healthcare team
Discuss the role of nursing assistants in long-term care facilities
Provide safe and high-quality patient care

您将获得的技能

类别：Basic Patient Care

类别：Home Health Care

类别：Patient-centered Care

类别：Personal Care

类别：Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

类别：Dignity in Care

类别：Toileting

类别：Patient Communication

类别：Oral Hygiene

类别：Nursing Homes

类别：Nursing Basics

类别：Medical Privacy

类别：Communication

类别：Informed Consent

获得职业证书

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位教师

Jennifer Zabel

MedCerts

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常见问题

No. This specialization is considered an introduction to MedCerts career and certification training. It does not fully prepare students to test for national certification. To prepare for a national certification, students have the option to enroll in a more comprehensive program at MedCerts, where certification and job-readiness is the intent.

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.