Nursing Assistant - Health Opportunity Technical Center

Nursing Assistant from Health Opportunity Technical Center is a Campus Certificate Clinical Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Nursing Assistant Program Description -NUA The 165 clock hour program of study prepares the student for work as nursing assistants, nursing aides, and orderlies in the nursing home under the supervision of the licensed nurse. It however does include training in both the acute and long-term care facility. The nursing assistant only needs to be certified to work in the nursing home. The course content focuses on interpersonal skills, communication techniques, and the legal and ethical responsibilities HIPAA, performance of personal patient care procedures, and providing a safe and comfortable environment BLSCPR. It incorporates the study of medical terminology, nutrition, infection control measures including isolation techniques OSHA, AIDS specific to their focus of practice. The student will learn how to provide biological, psychological and social support to the patient and families including domestic violence training. The courses within the program focus in part on the geriatric patient and the restorative process, and the nursing assistant's role as part of the health care team. The student will be taught how to perform supervised organizational functions in assisting to implement the patient's plan of care. The student may receive a Diploma of completion for nursing assisting. Upon completion of this course the student is eligible to take the state certification examination. The prerequisite Health Science Core is included in the program. NUA Occupational Outcomes This program prepares the student for work as nursing assistants, nursing aides, and orderlies in the nursing home under the supervision of the licensed nurse. The course content focuses on interpersonal skills, communication techniques, and the legal and ethical responsibilities, performance of personal patient care procedures, and providing a safe and comfortable environment. It incorporates the study of medical terminology, nutrition, infection control measures including isolation techniques specific to their focus of practice. The student will learn how to provide biological, psychological and social support to the patient and families. The courses within the program focus in part on the geriatric patient and the restorative process, and the nursing assistant's role as part of the health care team. The student will be taught how to perform supervised organizational functions in assisting to implement the patient's plan of care . If the student should exit at this completion point after completing Core and this program, they will receive a diploma of completion for nursing assisting. Upon completion of this course the student is eligible to take the state certification examination. NUA Program Objectives Upon completion of this program the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations. 2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the nursing assistant's legal and ethical responsibility HIPAA. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts. 5. Recognize and practice safety and security procedures BLS-CPR. 6. Recognize and respond to emergency situations including domestic violence. 7. Recognize and practice infection control procedures OSHA. 8. Demonstrate computer skills. 9. Demonstrate employability skills. 10. Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including AIDS. 11. Demonstrate application of basic math and science skills. 12. Use verbal and written communication effectively. 13. Demonstrate legal responsibilities within the role of the nursing assistant. 14. Provide emergency care . 15. Describe the basic structure and function of body systems and the relationship in providing patient care. 16. Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases. 17. Perform physical comfort and safety measures. 18. Perform a given list of personal patient care procedures satisfactorily. 19. Apply principles of nutrition in maintenance of food and fluid balance. 20. Provide care for geriatric patients with special considerations for appropriate needs. 21. Demonstrate application of infection control principles in caring for patients. 22. Provide biological, psychological, and social support in meeting the basic need of patients . 23. Perform organizational skills in following the patient's plan of care in completing patient care assignments. 24. Assist in the restorative care for patients with specific needs to reach their optimal level of independence. 25. Demonstrate effective employability skills in work ethics. View more details on Health Opportunity Technical Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Nurse courses.