COVENANT C.N.A. SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE

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1 151 Ellis Street N.E. Suite 150, Atlanta, Georgia Telephone: /Facsimile: COURSE TITLE: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT HOURS: 121(Classroom 85/Clinical Experience 36) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course offers a basic study of principles and procedures used by the Nursing Assistant in long term care, home health settings and hospitals. The focus is on basic human needs and care of the elderly. Integration of skills and concepts is acquired through hands on clinical experience at a local health care facility. This course meets the Georgia Medical Care Foundation requirements for Nursing Assistant. TEXT RESOURCES: Nursing Assistants, by Beverly Robertson Nursing Assisting: Essentials for Long-Term Care by Barbara Acello. 8th edition LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Indentify the role of the Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) as a member of the health care team. 2. Recognize the legal and ethical responsibilities of the C.N.A. 3. Apply principles of infection control in the health care setting. 4. Demonstrate the ability to perform Nursing Assistant skills in a safe manner according to established criteria. 5. Demonstrate the ability to meet resident s basic needs with empathy and caring. BASIC KNOWLEDGE A. Communication and Interpersonal Skills,.Introduction to resident, Courtesy, Telephone Skills B. Infection control, hand washing technique, prevention and control of infection, isolation procedures/universal precautions, HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis B. C. Safety ad emergency procedures, Medical emergencies, Falls, Heimlich Maneuver. D. Promoting resident s independence, Assisting with ADL's, Involving the resident with the care plan, Making decisions. E. Respecting the rights of the resident, Values and ethics, Residents' Bills of Rights.

2 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM BASIC NURSING SKILLS A. Taking and recording vital signs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure), Changes in vital signs, Height and Weight. B. Caring for the resident when death is imminent, terminally ill, Family support, Death and Dignity, Post Mortem Care. C. Care for resident s environment, bed making, use and position of call light, personal articles, general cleaning. D. Recognizing and reporting abnormal changes in body functions, Common cold, Loss of appetite, upper respiratory infections, Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, fecal impaction. PERSONAL CARE SKILLS A. Bathing, Bed bath, Whirlpool, Showers, Foot Care, Respect and dignity B. Grooming, Mouth Care, Hair Care, and Nail care. C. Dressing, Assistance, Choosing appropriate clothing, Care of dirty clothing. D. Toileting, Bedpan/urinal, bedside commode. E. Skin Care, Recognizing abnormalities, back rubs, Perineal care, Use of eggcrate mattress, lambskin pads. F. Transfers, positioning, turning, ambulation, Gait belts, Mechanical lifts, positioning devices. G. Assisting with eating and hydration, Tray preparation, Proper feeding technique, % food and fluid intake, force fluids, NPO, Symptoms of dehydration. MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS A. Nurse aid/resident relationship, patience/tolerance for abnormal behavior. B. Spiritual Needs, Sexual Needs, Psychosocial needs. C. Aging Process, Hearing, Vision, Developmental tasks of aging. D. Response to residents' behavior, resident conflicts, Intervention skills, Emotional support, Family involvement, and preserving dignity. RESTORATIVE NURSING Training the resident in self-care, Range of motion, Bowel arid bladder retraining, prostheses, Adaptive devices for feeding and dressing, wheelchairs, walkers and canes

3 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING RESIDENTS RIGHTS Residents Bill of Rights, Appropriate use of restraints, freedom from abuse, mistreatment, neglect, maintaining privacy and confidentiality, personal choices, personal possessions, activities. CARE OF THE COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED RESIDENT Techniques for addressing the unique needs and behaviors of individuals with dementia. Understanding the behavior, Appropriate Responses to the behavior, Communication, Methods of reducing the effects of cognitive impairment. OUTLINE OF CLINICAL SKILLS Clinical Experience Days 1 a. Orientation to facility policies e. Bed making b. Tour facility f Review of care plans c. Patient assignment g. Observation of baths and personal care d. Communication skills h. Vital signs Clinical Experience Days 2, 3 a. Bed making J. Applying incontinent pads b. Temperature, pulse, respirations k. Feeding c. Height, weight 1. Wheelchair/Gerichair d. Blood Pressure m, Nail Care e. Assist with baths and personal care n. Back rub f. Occupied bed o. Combing hair g. Complete and partial bed bath p. Dressing patient h. Positioning in bed q. Oral hygiene i. Lifting and moving in bed r. Range of motion Clinical Experience Days 4, 5 a. Bed baths b. Shower c. Catheter care d. Transfers e. Positioning f. Hoyer lift g. Empty and measure urinary drainage bags METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lectures, discussion, audiovisuals, demonstration of skills, supervised skill practice, tutoring, return demonstrations and clinical supervision of resident/patient care. ATTENDENCE POLICY: Class attendance and participation are essential to successful academic achievement. You must notify the instructor prior to the beginning of class if you are ill and unable to attend. Class attendance will be recorded and a grade adjustment taken at the instructor's discretion.

4 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM Clinical time has been carefully determined in order to facilitate the student meeting the objectives of the course. All clinical absences and tardiness due to extenuating circumstances must be reported to the clinical instructor and clinical site prior to the expected arrival time. Failure to do so will put the student in jeopardy of failing the course. The instructor may require written documentation from the student's primary health care provider prior to returning to the clinical setting following an illness. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, and clinical practicums. Patient/resident care requirements demand that all students must be on time for clinical experience as well as classes. More than two absences may be grounds for dismissal. All classroom and clinical hours not attended must be made up. The student is responsible for scheduling make-up time with the instructor within one day following the absence. The student will submit to the instructor written answers to questions on material covered in class during the absence. During the makeup session the instructor will review course material and lab skill demonstrations from the missed class as well as supervise the student's lab skill practice. EVALUATION COMPONENTS The course grade is based on three components: 1) Examinations/Written Work, 2) Clinical Experience, and 3) Professionalism in both class and clinical. Final evaluation of clinical performance will be done at the end of each clinical rotation. It is necessary to pass ALL components (1, 2, and 3 above) of the class to pass the course. In order to pass the course the examination grades, must average 75% or higher. For final calculation of the final numerical grade, all tests will be included in the overall calculation. A. Grading Scale ~ A = B = C = D = F = 67-0 Final grades will be based on the following: Examinations. Clinical evaluation Pass or Fail (P/F) Professionalism Pass or Fail (P/F) A. Clinical Experience Requirements: CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Each student will spend 36 hours at the clinical sites. Failure to notify instructor of absence from any clinical conference hour will result in an unexcused absence from clinical. B. Clinical Evaluation: Summative written evaluation of clinical performance will be done at the end of each clinical experience utilizing objectives. Clinical grade is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. A Pass is achieved at the end of the course if the student has met all of the clinical objectives... PROFESSIONALISM Our program is intended to develop Nursing Assistant professionals. Students are expected to behave in a manner consistent with this role. This includes dress, demeanor, and ethical conduct.

5 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM A. Professional Requirements CONDUCTS SELF ETHICALLY, including but not limited to 1. Demonstrate academic honesty on tests and assignments 2. Demonstrate interpersonal honesty with instructor and peers. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERFORMANCE, including but not limited to 1. Analyze own Performance and setting improvement goals related to class participation, assignments, and the application of course information to clinical experiences. 2. Takes initiative to solve problems in a timely manner, such as talking with instructor. DEPENDABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR, including but not limited to. 1. Attends class regularly; contacting the instructor in the event of an absence; arranging with peers to be called for handouts and notes; 2. Turns in assignments on time; attends class on time. 3. Contributes to the development of a positive and productive learning environment. 4. Does not disrupt class or clinical experience. PROFESSIONALISM IN CLINICAL, including but-not limited to 1. Does not put patients/residents at risk. 2. Dresses in uniform. 3. Display ethical conduct. B. Professional Evaluation: Summative written evaluation of professionalism will be done at the end of course. Professional grade is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. A Pass is achieved at the end of the course if the student has met all of the professionalism requirements.. COURSE POLICIES: CLINICAL EVALUATION EXPECTED BEHAVIORS TO MAINTAIN ACCESS TO THE CLINlCAL EXPERIENCE 1. Is punctual in reporting to clinical area. 2. Notifies instructor and agency prior to absence from clinical 3. Is appropriately groomed according to agency/nursing department policy. 4. Seeks out own learning experiences in collaboration with instructor. 5. Appropriately request assistance from instructor. Other Rules Pertaining to Clinical Practice

6 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSITANT TRAINING When doing the clinical practicum the student will not perform any tasks without initial supervision by qualified staff/instructor. If the student is judged to be unsafe or demonstrates unprofessional behavior, this may constitute grounds for an unsatisfactory grade and may result in dismal from the clinical. Each student's right to participation in the clinical portion of the curriculum is also contingent upon compliance with the rules of the clinical facility. The clinical facility has sole discretion to determine when its rules have been violated. PROGRAM COMPLETION: 1. A certificate of completion will be awarded to each student upon successful completion of the C.N.A. course. 2. Upon successful completion of the course the student will be eligible to take the Georgia Nurse Aid Competency Exam. 3. Upon passing the competency exams, the student will become certified the Georgia State Nurse Aid Registry. Registry will be notified of class completion upon payment of all financial obligations to- Covenant C.N.A School.