OBRA 1100

Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

Credits: 4

Description: This course is intended to prepare the student to practice as Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides serves as an introduction to nursing for students who continue in nursing education. The integrated curriculum meets state and federal requirements. Students are introduced to the concepts of basic human needs and learn to assist individuals in daily living. Principles of body mechanics are emphasized. Selected common technical nursing skills are introduced. Successful completion of this course prepares the participant to take the state approved competency evaluation and seek employment in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 2/2/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate career/computation skills.
3. Demonstrate global/environmental perspective.
4. Demonstrate self- development skills.

Competencies

1. Describe the Federal and State Regulations.
2. Discuss personal values with ethics and etiquette.
3. Compare institutionalized care with individualized care.
4. Describe basic, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of human beings.
5. Describe respecting resident cultural diversity and individuality.
6. Demonstrate effective communication.
7. Demonstrate safety of the resident.
8. Apply infection control measures.
9. Obtain accurate vital sign measurements.
10. Explain the responsibilities when obtaining vital signs.
11. Demonstrate personal care skills.
12. Demonstrate skills of activity and exercise.
13. Demonstrate proper body mechanics when moving and lifting.
14. Discuss nutrition and fluid needs.
15. Demonstrate skills related to food and fluids.
16. Demonstrate skills related to elimination.
17. Discuss careing for residents/clients with special needs.
18. Demonstrate competence in the clinical setting.
19. Describe child safety risk factors.
20. Identify lifespan developmental tasks.
21. Identify newborn/child care needs.

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.