NURSING ASSISTANT

Catalog description

This course provides training in providing care and assistance with tasks related to the activities of daily living under the general supervision of a registered nurse including, but not limited to: personal care, patient rights, maintaining mobility, nutrition and hydration, collecting specimens, the use of assistive devices, data gathering (blood pressure, height and weight, etc.), handling blood and body fluid, cleaning resident care areas, recognizing and reporting abnormal findings, signs, and symptoms, basic first aid, CPR skills, and emergency care. Preparation for certification requirements is also included (HIV, BBP and HIPAA).