Nursing Assisting Program Details
This program provides theoretical and clinical experiences necessary for the student to acquire the entry level competencies of a Nursing Assistant. Learning experience related to specific performance objectives, include formal classroom lectures, discussion, written and oral reports, simulated laboratory periods. It provides the student with job related competencies, employability skills and knowledge of the function, interrelatedness and needs of human body systems. Patient care activities of daily living, health and hygiene are provided for all ages in the health span, with an emphasis on gerontology.
| Module # | TOPIC | THEORY | CLINIC |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Module 1 |
Introduction |
2 |
|
|
Module 2 |
Patients’ Rights |
3 |
1 |
|
Module 3 |
Communication/Interpersonal Skills |
2 |
|
|
Module 4 |
Prevention and Management of Catastrophe
And & Unusual Occurrences |
1 |
1 |
|
Module 5 |
Body Mechanics |
2 |
4 |
|
Module 6 |
Medical Surgical Asepsis |
2 |
8 |
|
Module 7 |
Weights and Measures |
1 |
1 |
|
Module 8 |
Patient Care Skills |
14 |
40 |
|
Module 9 |
Patient Care Procedures |
7 |
20 |
|
Module 10 |
Vital Signs |
3 |
6 |
|
Module 11 |
Nutrition |
2 |
6 |
|
Module 12 |
Emergency Procedures |
2 |
1 |
|
Module 13 |
Long Term Care Residents |
8 |
4 |
|
Module 14 |
Rehabilitative Nursing |
2 |
4 |
|
Module 15 |
Observation and Charting |
4 |
4 |
|
Module 16 |
Death and Dying |
2 |
|
|
Module 17 |
Abuse |
6 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
60 |
100 |
- Applicants must present evidence of a high school diploma, high school certification or GED.
- Applications who do not have high school diploma, high school certification or GED and are 18 years of age or older must demonstrate the ability to learn from the program instruction. Applicants must pass the school entrance test with minimum score of 11.
- Provide evidence of good physical and mental health (through evidence of a physical performed by a licensed healthcare provider).
- Provide evidence of meeting immunization requirements by providing a negative urine drug screening, evidence that the applicant is free of active tuberculosis, and has immunization for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.
- Provide evidence of California Department of Law Enforcement Background check and Drug Screening
- Provide proof of current certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Affiliation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card with Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.