Patient Care Assistant Training 3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours

Catalog description

A course that prepares students for employment in acute care facilities as nursing assistive personnel. Topics include: role definition/classification, communication, basic anatomy/physiology concepts with associated observations, overview of nutrition/diet therapy, introduction to common pathologies, and commonly delegated skills. Prerequisites: FYE 120 or placement into ENG 101 , and MCH 130 , and on State Nurse Aide Registry or eligible for Registry View Sections