HES112 Nursing Assistant

This course introduces the student to the fundamental nursing assistant skills. Emphasis is placed upon communication, safety and infection control procedures and basic personal care skills for patients/residents in sub-acute, long term care and in an individual’s home. Other topics will include vital signs, documentation and the legal and regulatory practices for the nursing assistant/home health aide. This course requires a minimum of 125 hours; 65 hours of theory, 30 hours of laboratory skills and 30 hours of clinical practice. A minimum grade of a C must be earned in this course.