Technical Health Skills I

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to basic nursing skills with emphasis on basic concepts of health maintenance and promotion. It provides skill development in using comfort and safety measures such as bed making, personal hygiene, activities of daily living (ADL), infection prevention, and vital signs. Basic principles of nutrition, hydration, and elimination are emphasized. The LMHT’s role in emergency procedures such as fire and disaster, CPR, First Aid, and assisting with bringing emergency oxygen and suctioning equipment are included. Supervised skills labs and clinical assists the student in acquiring and integrating the basic health concepts.