NAHA1010 Nursing Assistant
This course introduces students to some of the most important concepts used in caring for our elderly population in a variety of heath care settings. The course includes the theory for these concepts, as well as the training to perform the necessary care giving skills. The skills are demonstrated in a supervised laboratory setting. The course includes an additional 16 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion of this course the student is eligible to take the Minnesota Competency Evaluation for Nursing Assistants.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0901
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Define personal qualifications of being a Nursing Assistant
Compare person centered vs. task oriented delivery of care
Identify general characteristics of the aging process
Identify cultural variations in communication
Describe techniques to improve communication with elders suffering from cognitive
impairments
Describe principles of infection control and standard precautions
Demonstrate personal care skills
Describe the physical and psychological effects of immobility on the aging population
Differentiate between rehabilitation and restorative therapy
Identify the signs and symptoms of fluid imbalance
Define factors that affect the nutritional needs of the elderly
Define factors that affect the elimination needs of the elderly
Define the stages and characteristics of dementia
Compare positive and negative coping strategies when managing stress
Explain the 5 stages of grieving process
Describe the Nursing Assistant’s role in the providing end of life care
Identify various cultural beliefs related to death and dying
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details