Paid Nutritional Assistant (PNA) training introduces the long-term care employee to the role and function of the PNA.  After completing this state-approved training, the employee will achieve a basic level of knowledge and demonstrate skills necessary to safely assist the resident with feeding. 

NIACC offers this course in a train-the-trainer format.  All course materials will be provided to the Registered Nurse selected by the facility to deliver this 8-hour training to non-nursing employees.  Certificates of completion are provided by NIACC; all course records are maintained by NIACC.

Benefits of PNAs to the resident:

• Promote nutrition and hydration
• Reduce weight loss and dehydration of the resident
• Give nursing staff the opportunity to provide skilled care to other residents

For more information, please call NIACC’s Continuing Education Department: 641-422-4358