HCTC 1886 Nursing Assistant
Course Information
| Course Number | HCTC 1886 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Nursing Assistant |
| Description | This 4 credit course meets federal and state criteria for eligibility to take the state test to become a NA,R/HHA.It introduces concepts of basic human needs, the health/illness continuum and focuses on preparing the student to safely perform basic nursing skills needed to function as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 96 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 48 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe health care worker's role and responsibilities.
- Describe infection control techniques.
- Identify Bill of Rights.
- Identify Vulnerable Adult.
- Describe safety precautions.
- Identify emergency situations/actions.
- Describe communication techniques.
- Demonstrate Activities of Daily Living (ADL) techniques.
- Describe dementia and mental illness care.
- Describe nutrition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of correct measurement techniques
- Identify psycho-social needs
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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