Nursing Assistant I

Catalog description

This course provides the student with the skills to perform basic level nursing care. Certified Nursing Assistants are defined by law as people who assist licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. Prepares the student to perform routine nursing assistant tasks to clients in sub-acute care settings as well as in the community. Includes didactic and skills lab instruction. Major topics covered include: collaboration with health care team, communication & interpersonal skills, person-centered care, infection control and prevention, safety and emergency procedures, assisting with activities of daily living, mental health and social service needs of clients, technical skills, acquiring observation and reporting skills, documentation of care provided and end-of-life care. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply for the Oregon State Board of Nursing certification exam for nursing assistants (CNA 1). This course is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Required: Student Petition.