Prepare to become a nurse assistant in an acute care or convalescent hospital, or an aide in central service/supply, dietary, EKG, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, cardiopulmonary, radiology or respiratory therapy. Internships will be assigned in the hospital.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Technical Skills

• Demonstrate awareness of industry standards for sanitation, safety, and procedures.
• Understand Title 22  and HIPPA regulations and guidelines regarding the rights of patients.
• Follow hospital safety rules; discuss the role of a nurse assistant in an emergency.
• Practice proper use of body mechanics and positioning techniques for patient comfort and safety.
• Practice standard to metric system conversions for weight, length and liquid volume.
• Demonstrate ability to bathe, dress, and perform personal hygiene tasks for patients.
• Demonstrate ability to collect specimens, tube a patient, apply dressings and make beds.
• Take temperature, pulse and respiration; take accurate blood pressure; document findings.
• Distinguish between types of diet therapies; serve and feed patients.
• Recognize signs and symptoms of distress; react and intervene appropriately.
• Demonstrate ability to care for patients with neurological disorders and aged residents.
• Assist patient with rehabilitative processes and with activities of daily living.
• Demonstrate effective patient care documentation.
• Discuss disinfection and sterilization, hazardous waste disposal, and standard precautions.    
• Discuss stages of dying and related care; interaction with families; and post-mortem care.
• Observe, recognize and report abnormal signs and symptoms related to any patient. 

 Personal and Professional Skills

• Listen attentively, follow directions and effectively relay directions to others.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate appropriate work ethics, demeanor, personal hygiene and grooming.

 Career Planning Skills

• Research and establish education and career goals related to the medical nursing field
• Research employment opportunities; prepare a completed application for employment, and a resume.