May 20, 2026  
College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027 
  
College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027

Nurse Aide Fast Track, TCC

Location(s): Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Coffee Campus, Cook Campus, Valdosta Campus, High School


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Introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide. Emphasis is placed on understanding and developing critical thinking skills, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the location and function of human body systems and common disease processes; responding to and reporting changes in a resident/patients condition, nutrition, vital signs; nutrition and diet therapy; disease processes; vital signs; observing, reporting and documenting changes in a residents condition; emergency concerns; ethics and legal issues and governmental agencies that influence the care of the elderly in long term care settings; mental health and psychosocial well-being of the elderly; use and care of mechanical devices and equipment; communication and interpersonal skills and skills competency based on federal guidelines. Specific topics include: roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide; communication and interpersonal skills; topography, structure, and function of the body systems; injury

This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.

Admission Requirements:

Curriculum Outline (3 Hours)


Occupational Courses


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