N.A.II Central Carolina Community College Harnett Campus Nursing Assistant I I Program Handbook
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - HARNETT CAMPUS Nursing Assistant Level II Welcome to Central Carolina Community College - Harnett Campus - N.A. II Program This certificate program involves 80 hours of theory/lab and 80 hrs clinical experience. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skills component students will be eligible for registry through the North Carolina Board of Nursing as a CNA II. This course requires a strong commitment from the student to make time to study and to prepare for each class session and actively participate in scheduled laboratory and clinical sessions. The college and instructors expect students to commit to excellence. In return, the student can expect to be trained to be a safe and competent nursing assistant. You will then be more than adequately prepared to sit for the State Competency Testing. The North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) is the entity that credentials all Nursing Assistant II s. It is your responsibility to keep the NCBON updated on your current address once you are certified. It is also your responsibility to maintain your Nursing Assistant I certification through the Department of Human Services. If your NA I certification lapses, you also lose NA II certification. It is very important that your NA I certification is kept current at all times in order to keep your NA II certification. The information contained in this booklet outlines the policies, rules, and requirements of the CCCC - Harnett Campus - Nursing Assistant II program. 7/10 lss 1
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS C.N.A. Listing: Parking Stickers: Drugs: Pregnancy: CPR Certification: Cell Phones: You must have a current CNA I listing on the North Carolina CNA I Registry, without substantiations. Parking stickers are required of all students and must be on your car by the first day of class. They are free and can be obtained at the Cont Ed. Front Desk No drugs or drug paraphernalia allowed on campus or at clinical sites at any time. Infraction warrants immediate course failure and possible police intervention If you are pregnant or become pregnant while in this class you must give your instructor a note from your physician giving approval for you to take this class without any restrictions. You must be able to push, pull and lift people safely to satisfactorily complete this course of study. CPR certification is required for all N.A. II students. American Red Cross and American Heart Healthcare Provider CPR courses are acceptable. A copy of a current CPR card or proof that you passed the course must be given to your instructor before your clinical rotation begins. Cell phones or pagers are to be turned off during class. The only exception to this rule is if you re an EMT or Emergency Volunteer who is on call, your phone, pager or beeper must be set to vibrate and your instructor must be aware of your on call status prior to the beginning of class. Children: Children under the age of 16 are not allowed on campus unless accompanied by an adult. Children are not to be left in the lobby, student lounge, cars, etc, unsupervised. Children are not allowed to attend classes with students. 7/10 lss 2
ADMISSION POLICY Applicants desiring admission into the Nursing Assistant II course must 1. Be certified as a Nursing Assistant I and currently listed on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services NA I registry with no substantiated allegations. 2. Give instructor a copy of high school diploma or GED. 3. Obtain a background check through First Point for clinical site approval. HEALTH ASSESSMENTS 1. Evidence of a current ( within one year) TB test, Required for all students 2. MMR ( Measles, Mumps and Rubella ) vaccination, within 10 years, Some sites require this. Your Instructor will inform you, if it is needed for your clinical site rotation. 3. Hepatitis B Vaccination is strongly recommended for your protection but is not required. You will not be allowed to go to the clinical area without documentation in your file, prior to the start date for your clinical rotation, proving that you have the health assessments/vaccinations required. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Your Drivers License and Social Security card must be given to your instructor on the first day of class. No copies of these items are allowed. The instructor must see the original documents to sign a verification form stating that they have seen your identification. Criminal Background Checks: When you registered for the course you were informed about background check requirements for all clinical rotations. In the event that the clinical site denies you access, based on the results of your criminal background check, the following tuition reimbursement rules apply based on the date that your background check is received by the school: 1. If your background check is not received prior to the end of your first day of class you will NOT receive a full refund of tuition. 2. If the background check is received after the first day of class and up to the 10% point you will only be entitled to a 75% refund. 3. After the 10% point of your class no class tuition refunds are given. Tuition refund policy applies to all situations. Access to the clinical site is dependant on the approval of your criminal background check. You will not be allowed into a clinical site without prior clinical site approval and you will not be able to successfully complete the course without clinical rotation. If you would like a copy of your background check contact FirstPoint at 1-800-288-7408 ext. 3073, the school does not furnish copies of background checks. 7/10 lss 3
ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, labs and clinical. There are NO EXCUSED ABSENCES. All hours are required for course completion. Students absent more than 12 hours of class/lab..will BE DROPPED, NO EXCEPTIONS. Late arrivals and early departures will be counted in total hrs missed. Students arriving more than 30 minutes late for class or clinical will be counted absent for that day. All hours missed must be made up in order to complete the program. It is the students responsibility to contact the instructor and arrange for make-up material and completion dates. The instructor will give an Unsatisfactory for the class if all paperwork requested and coursework required is not in the students file by the last day of class. Clinical Rotation has no make-up.attendance for all scheduled clinical days is required GRADING Minimum passing grade for N.A. II is 80 Theory Grading Scale Used: A= 100-93, B= 92-86, C= 85=80 Coursework is graded on a percentage scale. Skills Competency is graded on 100% proficiency for every skill established by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Students have two opportunities to pass the skills portion of the class. CONDUCT POLICY Nursing Assistant students are representatives of Central Carolina Community College and the Health Care Profession in general. It is expected that all students will demonstrate a professional, compassionate and non-abusive attitude and behavior in the classroom and clinical areas. The physical and mental well being of the patients/residents under our care is directly related to how well we care for them and how well we are able to convey empathy and a willingness to help. 7/10lss 4
EQUIPMENT You are required to have: Watch with a second hand Gait Belt Ceil blue uniforms ( pants and tops) White Shoes (white tennis shoes are acceptable) DRESS CODE In Clinical areas: Uniforms Shoes Nails Hair Jewelry Body piercing Tattoos Name tags Clean, pressed and properly fitted, not tight White, clean, including laces, and have rubber soles, closed toes and heel. No clogs No longer than 1/4 inch past the fingertips with clear polish, no artificial fingernails are allowed in clinical. Off the neck and secured so as not to fall on patients During care. Only wedding ring, medical alert and one small pr of stud earrings allowed. No Hoop earrings. On face, nose and tongue, must be removed, these are high infection risk factors. Must be covered. Must be worn and visible at all times Students not adhering to the dress code and clinical rules will not be allowed to enter the clinical site. 7/10 lss 5
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HARNETT CAMPUS NURSING ASSISTANT II HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Today, I have received a ( Print Name) copy of The Nursing Assistant II Handbook. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations listed for The Nursing Assistant II program and acknowledge understanding of the Policies and Procedures associated with the program. I have been given an opportunity to clarify any questions I have. Date (Student signature) Date (Teacher Signature) 9/05 lss 6