What Does a Certified Nurse Aide Do?
Certified nurse aides work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals.  They care for patients who are ill, injured, disabled, or otherwise unable to care for themselves.  In many settings, CNAs are the health professionals patients encounter most often.
A CNA performs various basic duties that are important for the patient's comfort and recovery.  These tasks vary depending on the employment setting.

What topics are studied in this class?
The Gallatin CNA School in Belgrade, Montana offers a 75-hour Montana State Certified Nurse Aide Training Program that covers essential patient care skills and state exam preparation.

Curriculum Topics

• The nursing aide in long-term care

• Foundations of resident care

• Understanding residents

• Body systems and related conditions

• Confusion, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease

• Personal care skills

• Basic nursing skills

• Nutrition and hydration

• Rehabilitation and restorative care

• Caring for yourself