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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 
    
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NAC 1050 Nursing Assistant


Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course provides students with the skills needed to perform select patient care activities in a home or hospital setting under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Students will learn to assist patients with physical comfort and safety, communicate with patients and nurses on patient needs, perform limited patient care procedures, and perform supervised organizational functions such as organizing patient care assignments. Emphasis is placed upon patient comfort, safety, social and psychological support, organizational skills, and vital sign measurement and recording.

Prerequisite(s): NAC 1000