3 credit hours
This course includes curriculum goals and objectives, basic concepts needed in health
care, and wellness issues for patients and the health care workers. An overview on
medical ethics, professional conduct, infection control, communicating with the patients,
body mechanics, working as a team, and other health profession concerns will be discussed.
The dimensions of wellness, proper eating habits, principles of fitness, stress and
time management, and teaching patient awareness of healthy life style options to enhance
recovery and their everyday life will also be discussed.
In order to successfully pass this course, students must achieve a grade of "C" or
better, along with meeting the academic standards of the college.
7 credit hours
This course is designed to provide students with the classroom theory and clinical
skills essential in assisting nurses in delivering proper basic bedside care of patients
across their life span. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills
for the Certified Nursing Assistant and the Geriatric Nursing Assistant. Successful
completion of the course qualifies the student to apply for state certification and
sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exam. Students will be able to
seek employment in a variety of health care settings. Course work emphasizes growth
and development throughout the life span, basic personal care, vital signs, communication
and interpersonal skills, nutrition, medical asepsis, legal and ethical responsibilities,
safe and efficient work practices, and medical terminology.
In order to successfully pass this course, students must achieve a grade of "C" or
better, along with meeting the academic standards of the college.
Prerequisite: Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or appropriate assessment scores. Instructor consent required.
