HLTH - 1195 Basic Nursing Assistant

Prerequisite(s):

Be at least 16 years of age
Be able to speak and understand English
Cannot be convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude
Successful completion of 80 clock hours of training and state testing approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

This course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to deliver basic care to resident/clients of healthcare facilities. Topics include resident rights, communications, safety, observations, reporting, and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Upon completion of the course, the student will arrange to take a written or oral examination and will demonstrate skill competency. The course is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.

Credits: 3.5
Lecture Classroom Hours: 37.5
Vocational Laboratory Hours: 45