AHE 162 - Certified Nursing Assistant-Basic Patient Care

6.0 Credits
Introduction to the functional/legal role of nursing assistants on the healthcare team. On-campus lab sessions will provide training in all client care aspects necessary to obtain Washington State nursing assistant certification. Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129, HIV/AIDS, and CPR all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the nursing assistant’s legal scope of practice and function on the health care team. [REASON]
Employ communication skills appropriate to various situations. [COMMUNICATE]
Use medical terminology and abbreviations appropriately. [COMMUNICATE]
Perform with accuracy and judgment in observing, recording and sharing client data. [ACT]
Demonstrate proficiency in all skills needed for client care,as listed on skills check off sheet and in Washington Nursing Assistant Candidate Handbook. [ACT]