SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
Continuing Education
SYLLABUS
Clinical – Nursing Assistant/Aide
Certified Nurse Aide Training
(CIP 51.1614; NURA 1060 – Clinical: 40 Contact Hours)
(CIP 51.1614; NURA 1001 – Nurse Aide for Health Care Organizations I; 60 Contact Hours)
Instructor(s): Tammy Shirley
Telephone: (806) 893-3748
Email Address:
CE Office:
894-9611 ext. 2341
SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE(s). None.
TEXTBOOK. Skills and Techniques for the New Nursing Assistant, Gillogly and Conley, 7th
Edition.
SUPPLIES. Bring your textbook and pencil and paper to every class to take down notes or
other information.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS: Students must provide proof of immunization for the MMR,
Tetanus, Hepatitis B Series, and have a current TB test.
COURSE DESCRIPTION. A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and
work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific
detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical
instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty.
Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Students learn the necessary skills
to work in long-term care, home health, or hospital environments. Upon completion of the 60
hours of classroom and 40 hours of clinical training, each student will be required to take the
State of Texas Certified Nurse Aide Competency Examination. This course will prepare nurse
aides with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for the provision of basic care to residents
in long-term care facilities
LEARNING OUTCOMES. Students will be able to communicate knowledge and demonstrate
basic skills essential for caring for residents in long-term care facilities.
COURSE OUTLINE. Attached.
METHOD OF COURSE EVALUATION. Periodic written tests and demonstration of skills
throughout length of course—preparing to master knowledge required for State exam and
evaluation both written exam and clinical observation exam..
GRADING POLICY: Grades for all Continuing education courses will be on a pass/fail basis.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: In this class, the teacher will establish and support an
environment that
values and nurtures individual and group differences and encourages
engagement and interaction.
Understanding and respecting multiple experiences and
perspectives will serve to challenge and stimulate all of us to learn about others, about the larger
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world and about ourselves. By promoting diversity and intellectual exchange, we will not only
mirror society as it is, but also model society as it should and can be.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION. Students with disabilities including
but not limited to physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities, who wish to request
accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the class so that
the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting
accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Special
Services Coordinator. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in the
Student Services Building, 894-9611 ext 2529.
FACILITY USE The following rules have been established for students, faculty, and staff using
the facilities of South Plains College:
1. Smoking is only allowed outside the building.
2. Food and drinks are not allowed in classrooms, labs or other areas with technical equipment.
CANCELLED CLASSES. If the weather becomes prohibitive for travel, classes may be
cancelled and rescheduled—consult the local television or radio news coverage for information
or call (806) 894-9611 Ext. 2341.
REFUNDS. Full refunds are made if notification to drop the class is made prior to the first class
day or of a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances. For classes
dropped after the starting date, partial refunds may apply.
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NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM
Section I
Total Time:
16 Hours
I. Introduction to Course
II. Introduction to Residents in Long Term Care Facilities
III.
Role of the Nurse Aide in Long Term Care
IV.
Safety Measures
V.
Emergency Procedures
VI.
Infection Control
VII. Resident’s Rights and Independence
VIII. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Section II
IX.
X.
XI.
XI-A.
Total Time: 6 Hours
Emotional Needs
Other Psychosocial Needs
Role of the Nursing Assistant in the Care of Specific Behavior Problems
Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents
Section III
Total Time:
4 Hours
Total Time:
18 Hours
Total Time:
12 Hours
XII. Introduction to Restoration
XIII. Lifting & Moving Residents
XIV. Exercise and Ambulation
Section IV
XV. Care of the Residents’ Environment
XVI. Assisting Residents with Bathing
XVII. Skin Care
XVIII. Hygiene and Grooming
Section V
XIX Nutrition
XX. Hydration
XXI. Elimination
XXII. Vital Signs, Height, and Weight
XXIII. Admission/Discharge/Transfer
XXIV. Restraints
XXV. Observation and Reporting
XXVI. Death and Dying
XXVII. Taking Care of Yourself
Total Classroom Hours
Total Clinical Hours
Total Program Hours
60
24
84