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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 4-24-2007 |
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NUR158
2007 Summer I – 2011 Spring |
L+L
6.0 Credit(s) 10.0 Period(s) 8.8 Load Occ |
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Nurse
Assisting |
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Introduction
to the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness
continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice. Includes basic
problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of
clients, therapeutic communication skills essential for the nursing
assistant, interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client,
specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in behavior of the
client, and principles of nutrition and fluid balance. Focus is on special
needs of the elder client in the acute and long-term care settings, and basic
emergency care skills and procedures. Provides opportunity for the
development of clinical competency in the performance of selected nurse
assisting skills and procedures through participation in the care of clients.
Prerequisites: Completed Health and
Safety Documentation Form (proof of immunity or immunizations for Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella,
Hepatitis B, Td, current TB testing, current HealthCare Provider CPR card and
current Fingerprint Clearance Card) and completed Health Care Provider
Signature form. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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NUR158 2007
Summer I – 2011 Spring |
Nurse Assisting |
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Describe the different types of health care facilities and
regulatory agencies. (I) |
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Describe the roles and responsibilities of the health care
team. (II) |
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Describe the role of the nurse assistant in caring for
elder clients and those with alterations in health. (III) |
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Describe the roles and responsibilities of the nurse
assistant related to ethical and legal standards of the profession. (IV) |
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Use simple problem solving skills when giving care to
elderly clients and clients with alterations in health. (V) |
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Describe professional communication skills specific to the
nurse assistant as a member of the health care team. (VI) |
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Describe select nurse assisting interventions designed to
meet the holistic needs of clients. (VII) |
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Describe basic nurse assisting skills to ensure a safe
environment and personal safety for the client. (VIII) |
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Describe specific caring behaviors that are important when
caring for clients and communicating with members of the health care team.
(IX) |
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Describe the signs and symptoms of specific diseases,
conditions and alterations in client behavior. (X) |
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Apply the principles of nutrition and fluid balance to
client care. (XI) |
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Describe the special care needs of elder clients in the
acute and long term care settings. (XII) |
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Describe the basic skills and procedures needed for
clients in emergency situations. (XIII) |
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Perform basic therapeutic, maintenance, and preventative
interventions identified in the client's plan of care appropriate to the
nurse assistant role. (XIV) |
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Function as a member of the health care team within the
health care facility (XV) |
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Demonstrate behaviors that are in accord with accepted
standards of practice and ethical guidelines within the role of the nurse
assistant. (XV) |
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Demonstrate simple problem solving to provide care to
clients with alterations in health under the direction of the nursing staff.
(XVI) |
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Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with clients
with alterations in health. (XVII) |
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Demonstrate caring behaviors when interacting with clients
in acute and long term agencies. (XVIII) |
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Demonstrate skills necessary to ensure a safe environment
and protection of the client. (XIX) |
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Implement nursing assistant skills that relate to basic
and holistic client needs. (XX) |
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Communicate client response to appropriate nursing
personnel through recording and reporting. (XXI) |
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Apply common medical terms used for the simple
organization of the body, major organs and medical abbreviations. (XXII) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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NUR158 2007
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Nurse Assisting |
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I. Health Care Facilities
and Regulatory Agencies A. Acute B. Long-term C. Rehabilitation D. Assisted living E. Hospice F. Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations G. Occupational Safety and
Health Administration H. Medicare and Medicaid II. Health Care Team roles
and responsibilities A. Registered Nurse B. Licensed Practical Nurse
C. Nurse Practitioner,
Physician, Dietician, Physical and Speech Therapist, Social Worker III. Role of the Nurse
Assistant A. Nursing process and role
of nurse assistant B. Basic problem solving
skills and planning of care C. Observation and
reporting D. Elements of the client
record and documentation E. Principles of patient
teaching F. Steps in discharge
planning IV. Roles and
Responsibilities of the Nurse Assistant A. Role and
responsibilities B. Scope of practice C. Credentialing D. Ethical and legal
considerations V. Problem Solving Skills A. Implementing the nursing
care plan B. Observing and reporting C. Principles of growth and
development D. Care of the client with
health alterations E. Care of the elderly
client F. Care of the client with
mental health disorders VI. Professional
Communication Skills A. Professional
relationships B. Therapeutic
relationships C. Communicating with the health
care team VII. Holism A. Cultural sensitivity B. Spiritual needs C. Social needs D. Physical needs VIII. Safety A. Principles of
environmental safety B. Client safety and
mobility C. Infection control D. Principles of personal
safety E. Home care IX. Caring A. Principles of caring B. Empathy C. Sensitivity D. Respect for clients E. Respect for members of
the health care team X. Signs and Symptoms of
Common Diseases and Conditions A. Respiratory system B. Cardiovascular system C. Musculoskeletal system D. Nervous system E. Endocrine system F. Integumentary
system G. Gastrointestinal system H. Urinary system I. Reproductive system XI. Principles of Nutrition
and Fluid Balance A. Normal nutrition B. Essential nutrients C. Special diets D. Supplements E. Fluid Balance XII. Special Care Needs of
Elder Clients A. Aging process B. Adaptations needed for
elder client care C. Grief and loss D. Emotional and spiritual
needs of dying clients and their families XIII. Emergency Situations A. Guideline for responding
to emergencies B. Dealing with emergencies
C. First aid procedures D. Cardiac arrest XIV. Nurse Assistant
Interventions and Clinical Skills A. Assisting with client
care B. Vital signs C. Height and weight D. Transferring and
ambulating E. Personal hygiene and
grooming F. Maintenance of health
and well-being G. Special needs of the
elderly H. Intervention specific to
health alteration I. Care of the surgical
client J. Demonstration of
emergency procedures XV. Standards of Practice A. Scope of practice B. Ethical guidelines C. Legal guidelines D. Roles and responsibility
XVI. Use of Problem Solving
Skills A. Simple problem solving
skills B. Nursing process and
nursing care plans C. Teaching opportunities XVII. Communication Skills A. Professional behavior B. Therapeutic
relationships C. Communicating with the
health care team XVIII. Caring A. Demonstration of empathy
B. Demonstration of
sensitivity C. Respect for clients D. Respect for members of
the health care team E. General comfort measures
XIX. Promotion of Client
Safety A. Prevention of injury to
clients B. Environmental
cleanliness C. Standard precautions D. Isolation precautions XX. Basic and Holistic
Client Needs A. Nutrition B. Sleep and rest C. Elimination needs D. Spiritual needs E. Psychosocial needs F. Cultural sensitivity G. Family needs XXI. Recording and
Reporting A. Client care records B. Observation skills XXII. Basic Medical
Terminology A. Prefixes, suffixes and
root words B. Abbreviations and
Symbols C. Body Structure, System
and Organization D. Anatomic terms |
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