AHM 1020 - Nursing Assistant Clinical

Clock Hours: 40

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications Nursing Aide (CNA)

Course Description:
The course presents basic nursing assistant principals and skills with an emphasis on care of the elderly client. Opportunities are provided for practice and demonstration of skills in the laboratory related to client care. Students will participate in clinical experience at health care agencies. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles the student to take a competency exam to become certified in the state of Tennessee.

Student Learning Outcomes:
CLINICAL COMPTENCIES: The student shall maintain a procedure/skills checklist. Under the supervision of the clinical instructor, the student shall have satisfactorily demonstrated the following skills:

Measuring/recording vital signs

Determining/recording height and weight

Transferring, position, and turning clients

Performing Range of motion exercises

Obtaining accurate intake and output

Bathing/skin care

Mouth care

Dressing

Toileting

Assist with eating and hydration
Proper feeding techniques
Peri care
Catheter care
Bed making
Nail care
Hair care
Back rub
Hand washing
Removal of foreign body airway obstruction
Assist with ambulating per cane, walker, and crutches
Don gown, gloves, and mask
Prepare an enema