Course Code:
HCP0122V

Credit Hours:
120 clock hours / 4 semester credit hours

Effective beginning:
2023-24

Sections:
001, 002

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide theoretical and clinical experiences necessary for students to acquire the entry-level competencies required of a Certified Nursing Assistant. Course outlines with specified performance objectives will be used to assist students throughout the course. A variety of learning experiences will be used to accomplish these objectives. These include: formal classroom lectures, group discussions, written and oral assignments individualized instruction, audio-visual aids, simulated labs, and clinical assignments. Observation and communication skills will be emphasized. NOTE: Completion of this course does not guarantee certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Course completing qualifies completer to sit for the State Certification Test for Nursing Assistants. Upon notification by state of passage, the completer will receive certification as a nursing assistant.

Instructors:

Annamarie Johnson, RN, MSN

Assignment/course outline:

See first-day handout.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

CNA1   Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health.

CNA2   Demonstrate employability skills, including critical thinking, workplace performance, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and indirect care behaviors.

CNA3   Demonstrate physical comfort and safety functions specific to the nursing.

CNA4  Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.

CNA5  Demonstrate verbal and written communication specific to nursing.

CNA6  Perform a wide range of personal patient care including indirect care behaviors to a culturally diverse population.

Course-level learning outcomes:

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

Lecture, discussions, selected reading, handouts, audio-visuals, skills lab, return demonstration and clinical lab.