Nurse Assisting
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Overview
Description
In this course, students will learn basic nursing skills to assist the older adult with bathing, grooming, eating, elimination, and moving. Students will also learn techniques for making beds, answering call lights, taking measurements such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and performing other cares as directed by the licensed nurse. While performing all cares, students will learn how to incorporate communication and observational techniques, principles of infection control, safety precautions, and resident rights. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the role of the CNA as a member of the healthcare team along with the legal and ethical implications of the role. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and prepares students to take the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
Career
ACAD
Credits
Value
0
Max
7
Min
7
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
7
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
MTG
Auto Create
No
Code
LL
Instructor Contact Hours
0
Default Section Size
12
Final Exam Type
No
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
Yes
Instruction Mode
X
LMS File Type
BKB
Name
Lecture/Lab
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Workload Hours
9.4
Requisites
Free Form Requisites
Prerequisite: One of the following (or higher): TABE-10.0, CLC English Placement Test 480 or greater, or ELI Accuplacer-285; OR ELI 103 and 104 (B or better); OR ELI 108, ELI 110, or ENG 108 (all C or better); OR College Reading and Writing Readiness OR as outlined under agreements for programs with specific high school or employee partners AND 16 years or older. Course fee