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Nursing Certificates

We offer a number of certificates in Nursing. Some provide entry-level credentials.
Others are aimed at helping Nurses expand their credentials.
Prospective students interested in taking Nursing Certificate (NURC) Courses at Columbus State should follow the Get Started Guide to become a Columbus State Student.
For a complete list of Nursing Certificate (NURC) courses click HERE
Nurse Aide Training Program Certificate (NURC 1101)
This one-class certificate (NURC 1101) qualifies students to become a Nurse Aide. NURC 1101 is a prerequisite for most of our nursing programs, so be sure to check it out. More information
Special Topics/Wound Care (NURC 1180)
Our online Skin and Wound Management Course is designed to provide participants with
the best practices in wound care, the science behind healing wounds, and the most
current standards of practice. In collaboration with the Wound Care Education Institute
you can now earn 3 college credits while learning online in the convenience of your
home. Learn more
Patient Care Skills Certificate (NURC 110)
AA student completing the Patient Care Skills Certificate will be able to:
- Effectively communicate in the health care setting.
- State and demonstrate principles of medical asepsis and standard precautions.
- State and demonstrate the principles of surgical asepsis.
- Identify and demonstrate the principles of safe resident care in an acute care setting.
- Discuss and demonstrate correct basic nursing skills commonly performed in the acute care setting.
Catalog description and plan of study
Complementary Care Certificate (Selected combination of NURC 1170, 1171, 1172 or 1160)
A student completing the Complementary Care Certificate will be able to:
- Define terms associated with complementary care practices.
- Identify the different types of complementary care practices.
- Discuss the use of complementary care methods for health maintenance.
- Discuss the role of research in the evaluation of complementary care.
Catalog description and plan of study
Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate (NURC 1901, 1902)
A student completing the Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate will be able to:
- Act effectively and safely as a first assistant in surgery.
- Meet eligibility requirements to take the RNFA certificate examination.
Catalog description and plan of study
Train the Trainer Certificate(NURC 1250)
A student completing the Train the Trainer Certificate will be able to:
- Teach, coordinate, and supervise a Nurse Aide Training Program.
- Meet the requirements established by the Ohio Department of Health.
Catalog description and plan of study
Letter to Potential Train the Trainer Enrollees
Train the Trainer Enrollment Form
Pranic Healing (NURC 1160, 1161, 1162)
This certificate has three levels, Level I, Level II and Level II. Students who complete the certificates will be able to:
- Identify basic concepts and principles of Pranic Healing.
- Identify the major energy centers and their corresponding internal organs
- Describe properties of the seven color pranas
- Demonstrate advanced scanning and cleansing techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of advanced chakral scanning and auric shielding
Catalog description and plan of study

