Nurse Aide Health Care Skills

Catalog description

Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the nurse aide. Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety and emergency care issues are covered. Includes knowledge and/or principles of asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity and principles of mental health will be addressed, as well as patient/resident rights. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please call or email the nurse aide department for more information. See the department web page at https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/nurse-aide for contact information. Co-Requisite: NUA 1070. Course is not repeatable for credit.