The Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant Program taught at the Arizona Medical Training Institute is for the Arizona Board of Nursing licensed CNA or others that are looking to go deeper into restorative care. The comprehensive program provides the content necessary for training nursing assistants to provide restorative care in long-term care facilities, as required by OBRA law. It enables the necessary training to advance the certified nursing assistant to the restorative certified nursing assistant level.
This in-depth series features demonstrations of therapeutic methods of managing patients requiring maximum and moderate assistance. A step-by-step teaching style helps students working in all levels of care. The curriculum covers improving function and awareness, preventing shoulder pain, wheelchair transfers, self care, bed positioning and bed mobility, and standing safely. The student will learn advanced approaches to promote activity, mobility, and independence in ADL’s, increase muscle strength and balance, promote continence, prevent contractures and pressure sores, provide opportunities for meaningful activities, and provide a sense of accomplishment. Taught by a Licensed Physical Therapist with classroom involvement of a Occupational Therapist, a Speech Therapist plus a Prosthetics Specialist, the program provides the student with a more comprehensive knowledge of restorative care, compelling videos of real life experiences, and extensive practice labs. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment as a Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (or Restorative Aide if not a licensed CNA) upon completion of the course.
The RCNA Program is a weekend seminar (Saturday & Sunday from 8:00am to 5:00pm), and is held three times per year.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITIES 1:
- Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (RCNA candidates)
- A desire to care for patients/residents needing this level of care.
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete 16 classroom hours
- Score 75% or higher on course final exam.
TUITION, COST AND FEES:
- Course Tuition is $199.00 (includes all textbooks and lab materials and lunch on Saturday).
POST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Vocational opportunities exist to work as an RCNA in skilled nursing facilities These positions require the candidate to be a licensed CNA, and at least 18 years old.