Course Syllabus

 

COURSE IDENTIFICATION

Course Prefix/Number:                                                                         ALHE-102

Course Title:                                                                                         Nurse Aide

Division:                                                                                               Allied Health

Program:                                                                                               Vocational- 5 credits

Credit Hours:                                                                                         6 credits as of 1/2008

Initiation/Revised Date:                                                                         Fall 2007

 

CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUCTION

Vocational

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course includes a study of the aging process and its related conditions and the

nursing skills required in assisting geriatric residents to reach and maintain their highest

level of wellness consistent with the limitations imposed by the aging process. This ninety (90) clock hour course includes forty-five (45) hours in theory and forty-five (45) hours of supervised clinical experience in a nursing home.

 

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

None.

 

TEXTS

Mosby, “Long-Term Care Assistants” Fifth Edition, Sorrentino, Sheila A., Gorek, Relda T.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES

  1. The student will have information on basic health care procedures and policies that will allow and encourage self-help in an adult care setting.

 

  1. The student will recognize basic human needs and apply the knowledge in the areas of psycho-social, physical, spiritual, and environmental needs emphasizing the aged.

 

  1. The student will have reviewed proper grooming, professional ethics, and be aware of the job description of a nursing aide.

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

 

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic psycho-social needs.
  2. Demonstrate proper procedure for interacting with patients.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for maintaining proper work environment.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology.
  5. Demonstrate proper techniques for lifting, moving and transporting patients.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of proper infection control techniques.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale between living in the community or living in a long term care facility.
  8. Demonstrate an understanding of sensory loss.
  9. Demonstrate proper patient personal care procedures.
  10. Demonstrate an understanding of food service rationale.
  11. Demonstrate an understanding of intake and output rationale.
  12. Demonstrate an understanding of changes in the body system
  13. Demonstrate an understanding of specimen collection.
  14. Demonstrate proper techniques for special treatments.
  15. Demonstrate proper techniques for observing and recording vital signs.
  16. Demonstrate understanding and proper techniques for preparing patients for procedures.
  17. Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale of disoriented resident.
  18. Demonstrate an understanding of coping mechanisms used by patients.
  19. Demonstrate an understanding of family relationships.
  20. Demonstrate an understanding of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges along with proper procedures for each.
  21. Demonstrate proper care techniques for dying patients.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

  1. Introduction to Class
  2. Basic Psycho-Social Needs
  3. Introduction to the Patient
  4. Your Working Environment
  5. Anatomy & Physiology
  6. Lifting, Moving, & Transporting Patients
  7. Infection Control
  8. Living in the Community vs. Living in LTC Facility
  9. Sensory Losses
  10. Personal Care of the Patient
  11. Food Service
  12. Intake & Output
  13. Changes in the Body System
  14. Specimen Collection
  15. Special Treatments
  16. Observing & Recording Vital Signs
  17. Preparing the Patient for Procedure
  18. Understanding the Disoriented Resident
  19. Understanding Coping Mechanisms Used By a Resident
  20. Family Relationships
  21. Patient Admissions, Transfers, & Discharges
  22. Care of the Dying Patient
  23. Review & Final

 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Lecture

Videos

Demonstrations

Role-Playing

Group Discussions

 

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHOD OF EVALUATION

The student must attend the complete 90 hours of course instruction and/or

Make-up assignments for any hours missed will be required.

 

GRADING SCALE

   A=           90-100%

   B=           80-89%

  C=            70-79%

    D=         60-69%

    F=          <60%

 

THE STUDENT MUST HAVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% TO PROGRESS PAST THE 40 HOURS POINT OF CLASS. 

 

THIS CLASS REQUIRES THE STUDENT TO HAVE A GRADE OF 70% OR GREATER TO PASS THE CLASS AND TO BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE STATE TEST TO OBTAIN

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (C.N.A.) CERTIFICATE.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

Absences that occur due to students participating in official college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor and should not be penalized for the absence.  Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of the student’s planned participation in the event.  Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.

 

Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend class.  If a student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course.  Once the student has been dropped for excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student, stating that he or she has been dropped.  A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of the registrar’s notification.  If the student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be notified. 

Academic Integrity

NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits.  Academic integrity in coursework is a specific requirement.  Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

 

Cell Phone Policy

 

Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.

 

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN

Pre- and post tests will be administered to determine student gain or lack thereof.

Both student and instructor will analyze student gain at the conclusion of the course

 

 

Note:

Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC.  Changes will be published in writing and made available to students.

 

NOTE: If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible.  You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.