Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the nurse aide. Introduces basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety and emergency care issues. Includes knowledge and/or principles of asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Examines ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity and principles of mental health will be addressed, as well as patient/resident rights. Successful completion of CNA 100W & CNA 100LW is required to be eligible to take the State Competency Evaluation Exam. This theory course has a concurrent lab/clinical course.