NUR A 101 - Nurse Assistant Practicum

2 Credits

This is the practicum course in which students demonstrate skills discussed in NUR A 100, in both the skills laboratory and during supervised practice in a client care setting.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NUR A
Course Note For students accepted into the Nursing Assistant program.
FeesAH HG

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve Students desiring preparation for entry level work in health care
Active Date 2013-05-28

Grading System Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 44 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Application of theoretical knowledge to the work place, integrating communication and patient care skills in assisting with daily living, practicing client rights and confidentiality, infection control and proper documentation in the health care setting 1. Being a nurse assistant 2. Safety & emergency procedures 3. Client’s rights 4. Interpersonal skills 5. HIV/AIDS prevention 6. Basic care 7. Vital signs 8. Weighing and measuring 9. Body mechanics 10. Care procedures 11. Nutrition 12. Managing information 13. Long term care 14. Providing restorative care 15. Dealing with death and dying 16. Home Health care

Student Learning Outcomes
Provides safe personal care to clients

Incorporates principles and skills of restorative nursing in providing care.

Demonstrates behaviors that maintain and respect client rights and promotes client independence.

Demonstrates effective communication skills

Uses procedures and techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms.

Demonstrates the ability to identify and use safety and emergency procedures.

Practices within the legal/ethical rule and responsibility of a nursing assistant

Performs basic nursing skills accurately.

Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a health care team.

Delivers sensitive care to the dying patient and the family.