Medicaid Nurse Aide

Catalog description

Provides knowledge and skills for nurse aides to assume the role and responsibility required in a long term care setting. Focuses on communication, infection control, safety, resident/patient rights, and basic nursing skills. Note: Faculty and clinical sites must comply with applicable Federal and Kentucky laws and regulations including but not limited to 42 USC 1396r and 907 KAR 1:450. Lecture: 1.7 credit hours (25.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit hours (45 contact hours). Clinical: 0.3 credit hours (18 contact hours).