This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.
Nurse Aide I
Course Details
| Area of Interest | Nurse Aide |
|---|---|
| Class Hours | 3 |
| Lab Hours | 4 |
| Clinic Hours | 3 |
| Credits | 6 |
| Semesters Available | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Available Online | No |
| Pre-requisite(s) | Take One: DRE 097 or ENG 002 |