CourseraNursing Assistant Fundamentals
Master CNA Skills with Healthcare Knowledge.
Nursing Assistant Fundamentals is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Nursing. It is structured in 3 modules, over 3 months. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 1.3K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Nursing courses collection.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (1.3K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
3 modulesThe 3-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 3 months.
Module 1 · Professionalism in Allied Health
Module 2 · Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals
Module 3 · Nursing Assistant Essentials
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 1.3K learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Nursing Assistant Fundamentals cost?
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Does Nursing Assistant Fundamentals come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Nursing Assistant Fundamentals take?
Coursera lists it at 3 months. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Nursing Assistant Fundamentals suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Nursing Assistant Fundamentals cover?
It is organised into 3 modules, starting with Professionalism in Allied Health and going on to Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals, Nursing Assistant Essentials. The full outline is on this page.