HED0101 — Nursing Assistant
This course introduces the student to the overall concept of being a nursing assistant, problem solving, the role in the interrelationships of various disciplines of the health team, and verbal and non-verbal communications. The content addresses people of various ages and cultures and establishes a foundation of basic skills that extends the students understanding of their role in giving patient care in a variety of situations with patients of all ages and prepares the students to take the state Nursing Assistant Certification Exam. Program content includes interactive activities, simulated laboratory experiences and hands-on experience in a designated clinical agency.