Certified Nurse Aide
Course Objective
The objective of this training program is to provide student with knowledge and skill training necessary to complete requirements for certification as a Certified Nurse Aide and be qualified to seek employment as a Certified Nurse Aide.
Course Description
This training program complies with the guidelines of the Georgia Health Partnership/Georgia Medical Care Foundation. Program includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Recognize the importance of the nurse assistant’s role in improving the quality of life for people in need of care
- Provide quality basic care for residents/patients
- Support and maintain the rights of residents, clients and patients
- Importance of legal aspects and confidentiality
- Communicate and work effectively with the staff, residents/patients and their families
- Be sensitive to the physical and physiological needs of residents/patients
- Safety and emergency preparedness
- Infection control guidelines and prevention
- Independence, cultural, and activity needs of residents/patients
- Care for residents/patients with developmental disabilities, dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Death and dying care
- Body systems and related conditions
- Personal care skills, including grooming, bathing, and toileting
- Proper positioning and moving residents/patients and assisting with ambulation
- Vital signs, including blood pressure, weight, height, respiration, pulse
- Nutrition, including diet, fluids, assisting residents/patients with eating
- Rehabilitation and restorative care
- Certification test preparation
- Employment search strategies, resources, resume writing and general information
Instruction is presented as a combination of lecture, video and power point presentations, and a strong emphasis on hands on training. Students will play the role of patient for other students to practice skills.