AHS114C — Nursing Assistant Clinical
AHS 114C - Nursing Assistant Clinical AHS 114C - Nursing Assistant Clinical Description: Provides the necessary clinical time to develop competency in the role of a nursing assistant through the participation in the care of patients or residents. Basic nursing assistant skills and emergency procedures; patient or resident needs and rights; written and verbal communication; ethical and legal aspects; safety and infection control. All clinical hours are performed in external health care facilities. S/U grading only. MAT 082 or higher (or a satisfactory score on the mathematics skills assessment). (1,11,12) Utilize infection control principles and procedures. Maintain a safe environment for the patient or resident. (3,5) Perform restorative care skills and emergency procedures safely. (3,10) Assist and promote patient and resident independence. Demonstrate protection of patient and resident rights. (1,5,12) Perform basic nursing assistant skills safely. (3,7) Identify and report changes in the patient or resident’s condition.(1,6,8,9,13) Adapt to individual patient or resident behaviors and needs. (1,8) Adapt to the unique needs of the patient or resident with cognitive impairment. (1,3,9) Work as a member of the healthcare team within the role of the nursing assistant. (1,11,12) Apply basic knowledge of body structure and common diseases. (7,13)
Prerequisites: MAT082