In Introduction to Heath Care, students are introduced to the role Basic Nursing and Personal Care Skills contains information on and function of a nurse aide, communication skills, infection nutrition, identifying and reporting conditions of the body control, safety/emergency, client’s rights, and client’s systems, a client’s environment, personal care, and care for a independence. This section gives students a better under- client during the death and dying process. In this course standing of common health care terms, job duties of a nurse students are taught about modified diets for clients, correctly aide, and a better understanding of a client. In the Role feeding the client and proper documentation at meal and Function unit, students are taught what is expected of completion. Students will be able to to identify and report nurse aides, different employment options, and Act 13/Act 14. abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and Students are introduced to communication skills, conditions of the body systems. This course stresses the effective communication, and cultural diversity. Lessons importance of recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions in include information about infection control, the importance of the client's environment. Emphasis is made on the importance hand washing, and personal protective equipment. Safety and of maintaining a safe environment. The personal care unit emergency situations are explored. Students learn proper includes information such as bathing, nail care, catheter care, body mechanics, safety for clients, and disaster procedures. and accurately measuring/documenting intake and output. The The instructor also teaches about client’s rights and student is also taught how to provide care for a client who is independence. Students are taught to demonstrate behavior dying and postmortem care. that maintains a client’s rights and to promote a client’s (14 Lecture Hours – 38.5 Lab Hours) independence that prevents abuse. (17.5 Lecture Hours – 24.5 Lab
- Subject
- NAH
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- cpi.edu