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1 Health Science Early College Academy Certified Nurse Aide training Course Syllabus & Description Christie Chapin Donna Clinton-Sanders RN ext.2787 Kent Career Technical Center Web Site: thetechcenter.org Course Web Site: moodle.thetechcenter.org Certified Nurse Aide Course Description: The HSECA Certified Nurse Aide training program contains content and skills that may allow the students to have experiences in an actual health care setting. CNA Course Content Areas: Vital Signs Infection Control Patient Rights Medical Math Mental Health Care Direct Patient Care Skills Rehabilitation Care Medical Abbreviation Communication Technique Death, Dying, & loss Care of the Aged Employability Practices Safety Procedures Emergency Procedures Certified Nurse Assistant Exam Eligibility and Hospital Internship Requirements: Documented hours of patient care skills Documented hours of classroom lecture time completed in laboratory setting 20 hours of long term care clinical experience- Students are allowed 12 absences which may: Students MAY NOT BE ABSENT for any reason Include school related absences. on clinical days to obtain certification. If students exceed 12 absences they may not be eligible for the clinical experience according to State requirements. Tests, quizzes and laboratory skills must be completed with a minimum of 75%, this is a state requirement. Tuberculosis skin tests Criminal background checks with no felonies, and Drug Screen will be completed by the Kent Intermediate School District. Required paperwork and assignments must be completed.by assigned due dates. Students who do not complete assignments by due date WILL NOT be eligible for clinical days and certification Completed and up to date immunizations

org Course Web Site: moodle.thetechcenter.

2 Student Outcomes: The successful student will be eligible to register for the Certified Nurse Assistant exam. The cost of the exam is $ and due at the time of testing. A cashier's check or money order is needed to pay; $76.50 is paid to the testing service and $100 is paid to the regional testing site. In addition to being eligible for this exam, students will have the knowledge and experience to apply for positions in an entry level health care setting. Text & Materials: Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistant's;fee will be assessed if textbook not returned Scrubs will be assigned accordingly; fee will be assessed if not returned Grading: o Grades will be compiled based on written tests, Lab skills, Clinical Experiences, Assignments, Attendance, and Career and Employability points. o Students must obtain a 75% on all assignments, written tests, and skills to be eligible for their clinical rotation. Any student not eligible based on their grade will not be able to complete their clinical rotation. Late Work Policy: Late Work will NOT be accepted. Assignments are given with ample days/time for the student to complete. If absent on day assignment is due, the student must turn in on 1st day returning to class. Quizzes & Tests: The majority of quizzes and tests will be completed on the day administered. If you are absent, you MUST complete the quiz or test on the first day back. You will have ample notification of the testing date and plenty of time to prepare and study. You must achieve a 75% or higher on each quiz and test to be eligible for the Certified Nurse Assistant Exam and to be eligible for your clinical rotation at the end of the course. This is a State of Michigan requirement. Attendance: o Due to the program being a State of Michigan requirement attendance is mandatory. Students may not exceed the 12 absences. o The hours scheduled for the clinical experience must be attended 100% of the time, NO EXCEPTIONS! We are only permitted to be at the clinical site for a limited amount of time. We must meet the State of Michigan required hours. Career and Employability: Assessed in the following areas weekly Personal Management Arrives on time, in uniform with all necessary supplies Problem Solving Completes assignments and uses time wisely Teamwork Works as team member with,assistant,peers and others participating with outside experiences 2

In addition to being eligible for this exam, students will have the knowledge and experience to apply for positions in an entry level health care setting.

3 Laboratory Requirements: Students are expected to participate in all skills with their peers and instructors. All skills must be completed at a level of 75% or above to be eligible for the Certified Nurse Assistant Exam. Other: Keeping up with the Class work Assignments Students who are having difficulty should notify the instructor as soon as possible. Working with Peers, Instructors,& Mentors Come with the attitude to have fun, meet new people, and gain knowledge of health care and careers. Eligibility for Clinical and State of Michigan test: Students must have a 75% on all class work, tests, and skills to attend clinical Students must have no attendance issues to attend clinical Students must be in good standing in career and employability grade. 3

Other: Keeping up with the Class work Assignments Students who are having difficulty should notify the instructor as soon as possible.

4 Dress Code Policy 1. Uniform Arrive to class in scrubs everyday White or black athletic shoes Only white shirts may be worn underneath your scrub top (optional) 2. Jewelry Needs to be discreet with items, such as: watch, wedding ring, necklace or earrings No body piercing visible other than ears. 3. Hair Hair is to be clean, neat, and well groomed. Shoulder length hair or longer must be pulled back behind the ears off the neck when in the clinical, learning resource or simulation lab settings. Males are expected to be clean-shaven or facial hair/moustache and beards neatly trimmed. Hair must be of a color found in nature (no pink, blue, etc.). 4. Nails Nails are to be clean, groomed, and manicured. Artificial nails are prohibited in the clinical setting. Nails are to be cut to the tip of the finger and groomed. Only clear nail polish may be worn. No fingernail jewelry. 5. Other Makeup will be subdued. Personal hygiene including oral care, daily showering/bathing, and the use of deodorant is expected. No perfume or scented lotions are to be worn. Gum chewing is not permitted. Tattoos must be covered and riot visible. 9/12 4

Shoulder length hair or longer must be pulled back behind the ears off the neck when in the clinical, learning resource or simulation lab settings.

5 I, acknowledge that I have received and reviewed the course syllabus for this course. In addition, I am aware of and do understand the terms, conditions, policies and instructor's expectations (e.g., Specifics relating to Certified Nurse Assistant test eligibility, dress code policy, completing and returning all required paperwork by assigned due date, attendance policy, clinical and internship requirements, etc.) outlined in the course indicated above. By providing a signature below, you are agreeing to all terms of the class. Please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to signing/beginning of course. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date 5

, Specifics relating to Certified Nurse Assistant test eligibility, dress code policy, completing and returning all required paperwork by assigned due date, attendance

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE - STUDENT ORIENTATION

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE - STUDENT ORIENTATION About the Program The Certified Nurse Aide program is comprised of 2 classes/components: lecture and clinical. The program is 108 hours in length, which is about