AHE 160 - Home Health Aide to CNA Bridge Program

2.0 Credits
Prepare current licensed Home Health Aides to safely and competently provide basic technical and personal care skills; identify mental health, social service, and cognitive needs of all populations; and render restorative care, while encouraging client independence while following all infection control, safety, and emergency procedures according to WA State Administrative Code. Successful completion will allow the student to take the WA State NAC exam.
Prerequisite Current HHA license in WA State and AHA BLS card. Proof of TB and current flu vaccine. Completion of WA State 7 hour HIV education. Permit code required.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate accurate measurement and documentation of vital signs, height/weight, and observation/reporting of client changes promptly.
Explain the role and scope of practice of the NAC in WA State.
Demonstrate knowledge of body mechanics.
Discuss developmental tasks through the life span and how care delivery needs to be adjusted for safety including: lighting, comfort (warmth), quiet, and ventilation.
Demonstrate ability to read, write, understand, and speak English and understand medical terminology used in facilities.
Demonstrate use and care of prosthetic devices.
Describe the Workers’ Right to Know Law and the Uniform Disciplinary Act.
Participate in proficient care delivery at a facility under supervision of a clinical instructor.