This course focuses on patient care services under the supervision of an instructor. Students will learn knowledge and skills necessary to perform mid-level nursing care on complex patients and recognize changes in patient conditions. Content includes infection control. Student must demonstrate utilizing universal precautions, sterilization technique, performing sterile procedures such as: wound care, dressing changes, while placing a urinary catheter, venipuncture, ECG application, neurological observation, and skills in assisting with physical and occupational therapy.
Prerequisites
NUR 100 with a grade of “C” or higher or instructor approval-with a valid/active CNA license in the state of Arizona.
Student Learning Outcomes
- List concepts of growth and development with age-specific consideration to patient care.
- Demonstrate standard precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
- Demonstrate advanced patient care skills pertinent to Patient Care Assistant.
- Perform specimen collection.
- Demonstrate basic skills in assisting with physical and occupational therapy.