ALH 10400 Nursing Assistant

(6 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-4.5
Offered: F,W,S
This course will prepare students to provide competent, evidence-based assistive nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings, with primary focus on the elderly. Emphasis will be placed on effective communication and interpersonal skills; infection control measures; safety and emergency procedures; and the promotion of residents’ independence and rights. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to be eligible for the state competency evaluation exam and placement on state Nurse Aide Registry. Prerequisite: ENG 09920 (or requisite test scores),TB Test, Uniform, and clean criminal background check. Please visit the Nursing Assistant website: http://www.kirtland.edu/programs-we-offer/certified-nursing-assistant-course