NA 101 Nursing Assistant Essentials

6 CR

Provide the student an opportunity to study the essential theoretical content necessary to meet the OBRA nursing assistant objectives. Fundamental caregiving skills are taught with an emphasis on safety and activities of daily living. While studying the care necessary for an individual of any age, a primary focus is placed on the care of the elderly, including rehabilitation and death and dying.
Prerequisite(s): Program admission, and ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 50 or completion of ABE 054 with a C or better, and ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or completion of ABE 055 with a C or better.