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Nursing Assistant Training Program institutions, Our admission requirements do not preventability-to-benefit students from entry. LGL College does not award of credit for prior experiential learning for the Nursing Assistant program. Healt The Ce tified Nursing Assistant student must have the physical and psychosocial capacity to perforn i the duties and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant student throughoui the prograi . Physical Wellness Physical wellness is necessary in the performance of nursing functions. To protect the student's well-being and provide for the safety of each client placed in his/her care, the following are basic physical abilities required of the student for success in the CNA Program: 1, Standing or Walking —Much of the workday is spend on carpet, tile linoleul , r cement. Approximate walking distance per shift: 3-5 miles while providing are, obtaining supplies and lab specimens, monitoring and charting client esponse, and managing/coordinating client care. 2. Lifting—While the use of mechanical lifts is recommended, some of the work day s spent lifting from floor to knee, knee to waist, and waist to shoulder levels hile andling supplies (at least 30 times per shift). The supplies include trays (5 to 10 ounds) and equipment such as: Continuous Passive Motion machines, Pulse ximeters and Patient Controlled Analgesia pumps (5 to 35 pounds). The nurs ust also assist with positioning client in bed or moving patients on and off beds, urneys and exam tables (average patient weight is 150 -200 pounds). 3, Carrying—Some of the workday is spend carrying charts, trays and supplies. 4, Sitting—Part of the work day is spent sitting while operating computers, answering telephones, writing reports, reviewing charts and communicating with clients as well as other health care personnel. 5. ushing or Pulling—A large part of the workday is spend pushing/pulling wh le oving or adjusting equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, furniture, intraveno s umps and emergency carts. 6. alancing and Climbing—Part of the workday is spent climbing stairs. The urse must always balance self and use good body mechanics while providing hysical support for clients. 7. itooping or Kneeling— Some of the workday is spent stooping/kneeling whit etrieving and stocking supplies and medications, assessing equipment attache to lients and using lower shelves of carts. $. Bending — Bending at t e waist is frequently necessary during the wor c ay while monitoring clients, gathering supplies, assisting with client positioning, providing intravenous fluids, adjusting client beds, and assisting with bathing. 9. Crouching or Crawling—A minimal part of a workday is spent retrieving items on the floor and adjusting equipment. Student Handbook 2024 25 *Policy and Procedures are Subject to Change*