Certified Nurse Assistant Class Syllabus COURSE DESCRIPTION Throughout the program the adult students will study medical terminology, health science and information related to health care which will include: all body systems (cardiac, pulmonary, endocrine, etc.), aging and geriatrics, death and dying, CPR, basic first aid, nursing assessments, prevention of infection, and taking vital signs. Clinicals will offer many experiences and offer many opportunities in the health care field. Clinicals also focus on hands-on patient care to prepare the adult student for competencies necessary to become certified. Students are to be here at 7:15 a.m. and will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m.; classes are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS Week #1 thru Week #5 we will cover the role of the C.N.A.; ethical and legal responsibilities; orientation of C.N.A. to Long-term care; review math skills and medical terminology. At the end of this course, you will have the ability to care for long-term residents physically and emotionally. Know the role of the C.N.A. Be able to identify ethical and legal responsibilities Understand math problems and conversion. Understand medical terminology, spelling, and definition 12.02.2014 MAS 1
NEEDS AND RESOURCES Required Background To successfully complete this course, you must have a GED or high school diploma, immunizations up to date and be able to give a 100% to this course. Know you are expected to ask questions when you don t understand be able to read, write, and articulate Understand English language and ability to speak English Know that you are to look up answers to lesson plan questions after each unit Materials (most of the items may be purchased at the Dollar Store) To successfully complete this course, you will need the following: Nurse Assistant Student Reference book Diversified Health Occupations book 7th edition for reference Black ink pens, highlighters, pencils, small notebook for notes Large 2 ring binder, small thin plastic 3 ring binder Index cards 2 packs, one spiral Tab dividers Additional Print Resources Death on Dying by Elizabeth Kubler Ross (easy read, small book) Taber s Medical dictionary Medical Terminology 5 th edition by Saunders Online Resources Nursing Assistant Resources On The Web C.N.A. s Empowering C.N.A. s http://anatomyphysiologystudyguide.com 12.02.2014 MAS 2
Certified Nurse Assistant Syllabus February 17 Tue Unit I Nurse Assistant LP 1 Becoming a C.N.A. LP 2 Health Care Team LP 3 Orientation to LTC LP 4 Ethical and Legal Responsibilities LP 7 Charting and Care Plans Math Conversion Skills WEEK 1 February 18 Wed Unit I Nurse Assistant LP 5 Anatomy and Physiology LP 6 Observation and Reporting LP 8, 9 Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure LP 11 Communication Skills February 23 Mon Unit IV Food Service LP 1 Need and Behaviors LP 2 Confused and Mentally Ill Residents LP3 Activities in Long Term Care LP 4 Cultural Diversity Math Conversion Skills February 24 Tue Unit II TBA CPR WEEK 2 February 25 Wed Unit IV Understanding the Elderly Food Service LP 1 Nutrition LP 2 Serving, Feeding, and Monitoring LP3 Observe, Measure 12.02.2014 MAS 3
March 2 Mon Unit III Safety LP 1 Safety Measures for the Resident and the Environment LP 2 Fire, Natural disasters, and other emergencies March 3 Tue Unit III Safety LP3 Infection Control LP4 Transmission-Based Precautions WEEK 3 March 4 Wed Unit V Personal Care LP I Personal Care for the Resident LP 2 Oral Hygiene LP 3 Nail Care LP4 Hair Care LP 5 Perineal Care WEEK 4 March 9 Mon Unit V Personal Care LP 6 Dressing and Undressing LP 7 Bed Bath LP 8 Tub Bath and Shower Bath March 10 Tue Unit V Personal Care LP 9 Bed Making (Unoccupied/Occupied) LP 10 Backrub/skin Care LP 11 Preventing and Caring for Pressure Ulcers March 11 Wed Unit VI Elimination LP 1 Elimination of Urine LP 2 Elimination of Stool LP 3 Bladder and Bowel (B&B) Retraining 12.02.2014 MAS 4
March 16 Mon Unit VII Restorative Nursing LP 1 Principles of Restorative Nursing LP2 Using Body Mechanics to Lift and Move Residents LP3 Transferring Residents LP 4 Ambulation LP5 Range of Motion (ROM) WEEK 5 March 17 Tue Unit VIII Special Procedures LP 1 Admission to Long-Term Care LP 2 In-house Transfer or Discharge LP 3 Measuring Weight and Height LP 4 Oxygen therapy LP 5 End of Life Care 6 th AND FINAL WEEK Please see instructor if makeup hours needed March 23 Mon / March 24 Tue Group #1 Clinicals @ HTC March 25 Wed / March 26 Thu Group #2 Clinicals @ HTC Syllabus is subject to change. Should this occur students will be informed at the beginning of the next class 12.02.2014 MAS 5
General Rules: Students are to be well groomed and mannered, polite and courteous. No Sexual Harassment is tolerated. No Bullying is tolerated. No smoking on campus must leave the premises if smoking. No cell phones please unless told to use for internet. Please do not be loud there are students in the other rooms and these walls are not sound proof. Absenteeism or tardiness will be made up if appropriate hours have not been met by the end of the six week session. Grading Policies: Students will begin a portfolio, if a student has a portfolio started or completed the student may want to attach information from this class. Any extra work will receive points. Tests will be given at least weekly. The three highest grades will go on the AB appendix to be sent to state. Points will be discussed first day of class Grading Scale: 80% is passing; any score less than 80% on a test will be retaken. CONTACT INFORMATION Hillyard Tech Mary Ann Sauter R.N. 816.671.4170 ext 180 Vicky Dobosz 816.671.4170 ext 116 Mary Ann Sauter R.N cell phone: 816.262.3184 Mary Ann Sauter R.N email: mary.sauter@sjsd.k12.mo.us 12.02.2014 MAS 6