NURA 100 - Nurse Assistant Theory

5 Credits

Students are introduced to basic nursing care, safety and emergency nursing procedures, resident’s rights and confidentiality. Principles of therapeutic relationships are presented, as well as the legal/ethical issues related to nursing assistant practice.

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

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 Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Client & provider safety 2. Therapeutic relationships 3. Client rights and confidentiality 4. Assisting with activities of daily living 5. Infection control 6. Documentation 7. Legal and ethical issues 8. HIV/AIDS education and CPR training 9. Being a Nursing Assistant 10. Safety & Emergency Procedures 11. Respecting Client’s Rights 12. Developing interpersonal Skills 13. Vital Signs 14. Weighing and Measuring 15. Review & midterm exam 16. CPR 17. Nutrition 18. Managing Information 19. Understanding Long Term Care 20. Providing Restorative Care 21. Dealing with Death and Dying 22. Home Health Care

Student Learning Outcomes
Provides safe personal care to clients

Incorporates principles and skills of restorative nursing in proving 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 responsibilities 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.