{"id":336,"date":"2026-03-23T19:41:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/rn-lpn-nursing-skills-competency-certification\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T17:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:56:15","slug":"rn-lpn-nursing-skills-competency-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/training-programs\/rn-lpn-nursing-skills-competency-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"RN\/LPN Nursing Skills Competency Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RN\/LPN Nursing Skills Competency Certification<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Format:<\/strong> In-person skills lab
Max Enrollment: <\/strong>Up to 10 students per class
Location:<\/strong> Schoolcraft College Nursing Skills Lab \u2013 Health Sciences Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Course Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one-day hands-on certification course is designed for RNs and LPNs who must complete the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) Certification of Nursing Skills Competency requirement for license reinstatement or to meet other LARA requirements. Participants will review and demonstrate essential nursing skills under the guidance of Schoolcraft College\u2019s nursing faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that this is not a Nursing Refresher course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants who successfully meet skill requirements will receive an official Certification of Completion<\/strong>, fulfilling the Michigan State Board of Nursing competency requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Session Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through supervised practice and performance testing, participants will demonstrate competency in key clinical areas, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Perform vital signs and head-to-toe physical assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Administer ordered medications using five rights, based on assessment findings and laboratory results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Calculate medication dosages and IV flow rates accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Document assessment, medication administration, and SBAR note accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Maintain isolation precautions based on patient diagnoses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Perform sterile procedure correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Demonstrate appropriate ergonomic movements and safety precautions when moving and transferring a patient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Communicate appropriately throughout all patient care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Maintain patient safety throughout all care.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Who Should Enroll<\/h3>\n\n\n\n