ALLH 102 Certified Nursing Assistant*
This course offers an introduction to the health care field. Learners are provided with experiences in the classroom and in the clinical area that results in development of basic competencies required of nursing assistants. The course provides the learner with skills that are prerequisites to specific areas of health care. Completion of this training program is required by federal regulations in order to be employed in a skilled nursing facility. Completion of the training will prepare the student for the clinical skills examination and the OBRA written test. Prerequisite: ALLH 100 and ALLH 101.
ALLH 102Certified Nursing Assistant*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
6.00 Credits
III. Catalog Course Description
This course offers an introduction to the health care field. Learners are provided with experiences in the classroom and in the clinical area that results in development of basic competencies required of nursing assistants. The course provides the learner with skills that are prerequisites to specific areas of health care. Completion of this training program is required by federal regulations in order to be employed in a skilled nursing facility. Completion of the training will prepare the student for the clinical skills examination and the OBRA written test. Prerequisite: ALLH 100 and ALLH 101.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Summarize the role, responsibilities, standards of practice, state regulations and characteristics of a nursing assistant within the health care team and the varied healthcare delivery systems in place today.
- Recognize the CNA’s legal and ethical role in following HIPAA and OBRA guidelines for the preventing/reporting of abuse and protection of the person’s rights.
- Summarize the nursing assistant’s role in developing an individualized care plan for each person, methods of communication used in healthcare setting and techniques for use of effective communication with health care team.
- Perform delegated tasks in CNA’s job description and scope of practice safely, competently and efficiently.
- Identify the requirements to maintain status on the Idaho CNA Registry.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies