STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Form a relationship, communicate and interact competently on a one-to-one basis with patients/residents.

 II.     Demonstrate sensitivity to patients`/residents` emotional and mental health needs.

 III.    Assist patients/residents in attaining and maintaining independence.

 IV.     Exhibit behavior that supports and promotes patients`/residents` rights

 V.      Demonstrate observational and documentation skills needed in the care of patients`/residents` health, physical condition and well-being.

 VI.     Demonstrate fundamental competency in basic skills for patient/resident care in a lab setting.

 VII.    Demonstrate principles of OSHA in all manual skills.

 VIII.   Explain general concept of HIPAA and relate it to nurse aide practice.

 IX.     Acquire beginning knowledge and skill related to end of life care.

 X       Demonstrating an awareness of the Colorado Nurse Aide Practice Act.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Nurse Aide Course

 II.     The Health Care System

 III.    Role of the Nurse Aide

 IV.     Communication Skills

 V.      Patient/Resident Rights¿Promotion of Independence

 VI.     The Human Body

 VII.    Medical Terminology

 VIII.   Emergency Care-Heimlich Maneuver

 IX.     The Circulatory System and Related Care

 X       Measuring Vital Signs

 XI.     Infection Control-Handwashing

 XII.    The Patient`s Environment

 XIII.   Body Mechanics:  Transfer, Repositioning in Bed and Wheelchair

 XIV.    Admitting/Transferring and Discharging a Patient; Height/Weight

 XV.     Bed Making

 XVI.    Personal Care of the Patient

 XVII.   Bed Bath, Back Rub

 XVIII.  Bedpans, Peri-care, Grooming, Shaving, Denture Care, Hair Care, Care of Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids.

 XIX.    The Respiratory System and Related Care, Oxygen and CPR

 XX      The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care, Colostomy Care

 XXI.    Nutrition for the Patient

 XXII.   The Urinary System and Related Care, I & O

 XXIII.  Specimen Collection

 XXIV.   Integumentary System & Related Care, Warm/Cold Applications

 XXV.    Care of the Surgical Patient, TEDS, Ace Bandages, Thrombophlebitis

 XXVI.   Growth and Development

 XXVII.  The Musculoskeletal System & Related Care, ROM

 XXVIII. The Older Adult Patient & Long Term Care

 XXIX.   The Nervous System & Related Care

 XXX     The Endocrine System & Related Care

 XXXI.   Home Health Care

 XXXII.  Restorative Care

 XXXIII. Patients with Special Needs

 XXXIV.  End of Life Care and Postmortem Care