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PCT 1030 - Nursing Assistant Clinical


Clock Hours: 24

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course will enable the PCT student to understand the structures that make up the human body systems and the basic principles of how they function on both the micro and macro level.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Throughout the Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting program, the student shall maintain a procedure / skills checklist.  Under the supervision of the clinical instructor, the student shall have satisfactorily demonstrated the following skills:

  1. Measuring / recording vital signs
  2. Determining / recording height and weight
  3. Transferring, position, and turning clients
  4. Performing Range of motion exercises
  5. Obtaining accurate intake and output
  6. Bathing / skin care
  7. Mouth care
  8. Dressing
  9. Toileting
  10. Assist with eating and hydration
  11. Proper feeding techniques
  12. Perineal care
  13. Catheter care
  14. Bed making
  15. Nail care
  16. Hair care
  17. Back rub
  18. Hand washing
  19. Removal of foreign body airway obstruction
  20. Assist with ambulating per cane, walker, and crutches
  21. Don gown, gloves, and mask
  22. Prepare an enema