Course Offerings

This course prepares graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis is on the aging process, including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly; patient's rights; nutrition management; elimination procedures; safe environment; restorative services; personal and special care procedures and activities; human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders; communication and documentation; death and dying; and roles of the nurse aide and health team members. A skill competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill competency evaluation administered by Credentia, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by DHSR - N.C. Division of Facility Services
Registration Instructions NA I:
Prior to registration, students should first read the Nurse Aide I Syllabus web page. https://www.waketech.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/workforce-training/healthcare-wellness/nurse-aide/1/syllabus.
Prior to the first day of class, students must pay ($119.00 in addition to class tuition), for the medical documentation manager through Castle Branch: https://portal.castlebranch.com/WL15.
Prior to the first day of class, students should have submitted the background and drug screen. (Issued by Castle Branch).
Students should begin obtaining all mandatory paperwork/immunizations noted by Castle branch. (Failure to have all mandatory paperwork completed by the due date noted in the class schedule, will result in dismissal from the program without the ability of a refund).
Castle Branch instructions: Go to website: https://portal.castlebranch.com/WL15. Select: Nurse Aide. Order Package Code: WM83-background, drug, and medical documentation (very important to choose this code). *Note, this is a onetime cost of $119.00*. This site will house all of the mandatory paperwork/immunizations etc. submitted by you. These immunizations can be updated annually. *Begin Drug and Background screening prior to course entrance.
Begin uploading mandatory documents. *Please note that if the class attends Wake Med or Duke hospital for clinicals, an additional cost may be needed for the clinical site's "Rotation Manager".
The Nursing Division Advisory Committee meets regularly for discussion regarding the Nurse Aide program needs.

Course Objectives

Module A - Describe the NC Nurse Aide l

Module B - Demonstrate an understanding of infection prevention and how the chain of infection relates to the work of a nurse aide

Module C - Describe the role of the nurse aide in dealing with emergencies in a health care facility

Module D - Describe successful and unsuccessful techniques of communication with residents

Module E - Describe a resident's rights and what the nurse aide's role is in maintaining these rights and preventing abuse

Module F - Identify caring behaviors consistent with treating a resident with dignity

Module G - Explain the role of the nurse aide in basic restorative care

Module H - Describe the structure, function, changes, common disorders, and the role of the nurse aide related to the integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and immune systems.

Module I - Describe principles of body mechanics that help prevent injury

Module J - Describe nutritional and hydration requirements of the older adult

Module K - Identify safety interventions that the nurse aide can do to create an environment for restraint elimination or reduction as well as the proper use of restraints and the negative effects of restraint use

Module L - Identify effective communication with members of the health care team by reporting and recording information correctly

Module M - Identify the role of the nurse aide in each step of the nursing process

Module N - Describe events that might occur in a health care facility that would require an incident report and list the information to be included on the report

Module O - Describe the importance of a nurse aide's ability to think critically while performing resident care

Module P - Describe the importance of family and family support to the resident

Module Q - Describe the characteristics of a facility incorporating person-centered care

Module R - Identify cognitive changes that occur due to aging

Module S - Describe the psychological effects of aging

Module T - Describe the nurse aide's role in the care of the resident with Alzheimer's

Module U - Explain the role of the nurse aide in the de-escalation of the resident who is agitated

Module V - Explain the role of the nurse aide in pain management

Module W - Describe the nurse aide's role in end-of-life care

Module X - Demonstrate how to perform the skills necessary to care for the resident

Outline of instruction

Module A - The Nurse Aide l

Module B - Infection Prevention

Module C - The Resident's Enviroment - Safety & Emergency

Module D - Communication

Module E - Law and Ethics

Module F - Dignity

Module G - Basic Restorative Care

Module H - Body Systems

Module I - Body Mechanics

Module J - Nutrition

Module K - Restraint Eliminatin, Reduction, Appropriate Use

Module L - Communicating with the Health Care Team

Module M - The Nursing Process and Nursing Care Plan

Module N - Incident Reports

Module O - Critical Thinking

Module P - Family and Family Support

Module Q - Person-centered Care

Module R - Cognitive Changes Due to Aging

Module S - Psychological Effects of Aging

Module T - Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Module U - Mental Health and Mental Illness

Module V - Pain

Module W - End of Life Care

Module X - Threads of Care

Contact Hours

168

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Online Orientation as evidence by reading and understanding the program syllabus specifically information regarding mandatory requirements prior to attending clinical.

Text and Supplies Needed

Curriculum online, navy blue scrubs, black closed toed closed heel non-canvas shoes, watch with a second hand, stethoscope

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

acute care and long-term care facilities

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Lecture, (for blended classes, homework takes the place of attendance), Tests, Lab and Skills proficiency, Final written and skills exam, and mock competency day in preparation of the NA 1 State Testing exam.","Healthcare Provider CPR","Physical and Health Immunizations","Student Identification: Driver's License and Student ID
*After successful completion of the course, students must show valid Government Issued Photo ID and non-laminated Social Security Card to sit for the NNAAP exam. ","Clinical Site Requirements: Health Screening, immunizations (example: Influenza Vaccine), criminal background and drug screen requirements which must be met prior to attending the clinical portion of the program. Please note that certain immunizations require prompt attention due to the clinical deadline. Example: Tuberculosis (TB) screening has four ways a student can obtain this immunization. One of these ways includes a Two-Step TB test that can only be administered 1 week apart. Failure to complete these immunization requirements, could result in dismissal from the program."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Those interested in health care

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Nurse Tech

CNA

NAl

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Course Contact Information

Nurse Aide Office http://nurseaide.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]