NURSING ASSISTANT
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Medical Terminology for Healthcare ProfessionalsDescription: An introduction to the structure and use of medical terms used in various healthcare professions related to each body system. The course will provide healthcare professional students with an overview of basic anatomy; physiology; pathology; and diagnostic and treatment procedures related to each body system. The course will foster application-based learning and expand students' critical thinking skills. 36 lecture hours (Non-Degree Credit) (Letter grade only)
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Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP)Description: Provides theoretical and clinical laboratory components of state-mandated curriculum required to take the state certification examination for nursing assistants. Complies with federal regulations for preparing healthcare workers in long-term care settings. Focuses on the role, performance and responsibilities of nursing assistants (NAs) as members of the healthcare team. Requires evaluation of clinical performance through demonstrated competence on identified skills. 72 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade only)
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Nursing Learning LaboratoryDescription: An on-campus laboratory designed for structured practice and mastery of nursing skills necessary for providing safe patient-centered care. Provides instructional guidance to assist students to refine newly acquired skills and develop the competency level expected of intermediate level nursing students. Various multimedia and computer assisted instructional materials, which support the student learning outcomes will be assigned. Provides additional lab hours for students requiring remediation or additional practice to master nursing skills. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Non-degree credit course) (Pass/No Pass only)
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Nursing Learning LaboratoryDescription: An on-campus laboratory designed for structured practice and mastery of nursing skills necessary for providing safe patient-centered care. Provides instructional guidance to assist students to refine newly acquired skills and develop the competency level expected of intermediate level nursing students. Various multimedia and computer assisted instructional materials, which support the student learning outcomes will be assigned. Provides additional lab hours for students requiring remediation or additional practice to master nursing skills. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Non-degree credit course) (Pass/No Pass only)
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Certified Home Health AideDescription: Provides overview of home health care agencies. Focuses on the roles and responsibilities of Certified Home Health Aides. Includes discussion of federal and state regulations, guidelines for provision of direct care in home settings, and supervised clinical practice in home or long-term care settings. 20 hours lecture and 20 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Acute Care Nurse AssistantDescription: Prepares the student to function in the acute care settings including hospitals and sub-acute facilities Designed to assist Certified Nurse Assistants in adapting their nursing skills to the requirements of clients in acute care settings, including communication, patient assessment, observation, reporting and reinforcement of basic skills and procedures. Includes demonstration of required skills and supervised practice in acute care clinical settings. 24 hours of lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade only)
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