Jul 14, 2025  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

DSP 1030 - Patient and Resident Care



Clock Hours: 11

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Personal Care
  • Explain personal care of residents
  • Describe different types of baths and list observations to make about the skin during
  • bathing
  • Explain safety guidelines for bathing
  • List the order in which body parts are washed during bathing
  • Explain how to assist with bathing
  • Describe how to perform a back rub
  • Explain guidelines for performing oral care
  • Define dentures and explain care guidelines
  • Discuss guidelines for performing oral care for an unconscious resident
  • Explain how to assist with grooming
  1. Vital Signs
  • Discuss the relationship of vital signs to health and well-being
  • Identify factors that affect body temperature
  • List guidelines for measuring body temperature
  • Explain pulse and respirations
  • List guidelines for counting pulse and respirations
  • Identify factors that affect blood pressure
  • List guidelines for measuring blood pressure
  • Describe guidelines for pain management
  1. Nutrition and Fluid Balance
  • Describe common nutritional problems of the elderly and the chronically ill
  • Describe cultural factors that influence food preferences
  • Identify six basic nutrients
  • Explain the USDA’s MyPlate
  • Explain the role of the dietary department
  • Explain the importance of following diet orders and identify special diets
  • Explain thickened liquids and identify three basic thickening consistencies
  • List ways to identify and prevent unintended weight loss
  • Describe how to make dining enjoyable for residents
  • Describe how to serve meal trays and assist with eating
  • Describe how to assist residents with special needs
  • Discuss dysphagia and list guidelines for preventing aspiration
  • Describe intake and output (I&O)
  • List ways to identify and prevent dehydration
  • List signs and symptoms of fluid overload and describe conditions that may require fluid restrictions