Nursing Assistant Course Description

The Nursing Assistant course is 120 Hours of training consisting of 75 classroom hours and 45 clinical hours. The clinical portion of the training is conducted at a long term care facility. All instruction is given by registered nurses. The classroom portion of the training is broken down into five modules and includes both lab and lecture. The clinical portion is hands on patient care under the supervision of an Americare instructor. Included in the training are all state and federal required elements which prepare students for the State Competency Evaluations and for employment as a Nursing Assistant.

Nursing Assistant Course Outline

Lesson 1

Orientation, The Healthcare System
Lecture - 3 Hours

Lesson 2

Communication & Observations
Lecture  - 3 Hours

Lesson 3

Safety & Infection Control
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 4

Emergency Situations / Growth & Development
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 5

Respiratory & Circulatory Systems
Lecture - 3 Hours

Lesson 6

Vital Signs: Pulse & Respiration's
Lecture - 1 Hour, Lab - 2 Hours

Lesson 7

Blood Pressure
Lecture - 1 Hour, Lab - 2 Hours

Lesson 8

Musco-skeletal System / Care of Orthopedic Patient
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 9

Admission, Transfer & Discharge
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 10

AM & PM Care / Hygiene & Grooming
Lecture - 1 1/2 Hours, Lab - 1 1/2 Hours

Lesson 11

Oral Hygiene, Denture Care, Nail & Hair Care, Backrub, Shaving, Care for Hearing Aid & Glasses
Lecture - 1 1/2 Hours, Lab - 1 1/2 Hours

Lesson 12

Integumentary System / Skin Care
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 13

Restorative Care
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 14

Geriatrics / Long Term Care
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 15

Intake & Output / Nutrition
Lecture - 1  Hour, Lab - 2 Hours

Lesson 16

Endocrine System / Diabetic Patient
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 17

Gastrointestinal System/ Elimination / Catheters
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 18

Positioning & Ambulation
Lecture - 1 Hour, Lab -2 Hours

Lesson 19

Hot and Cold Applications
Lecture - 1 1/2 Hours, Lab - 1 1/2 Hours

Lesson 20

Nervous System / Alzheimer's & Dementia
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 21

Surgical Patients
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 22

Reproductive System
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 23

Death & Dying
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 24

Final Review
Lecture - 2 Hours, Lab - 1 Hour

Lesson 25

CPR
Lecture - 1 Hour, Lab - 2 Hour

TOTAL CLASS HOURS 

75

TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS

45

TOTAL COURSE HOURS

120

Nursing Assistant Clinical Externship

Upon successful completion of the 75 hours of classroom instruction, students will attend 45 hours of clinical instruction given at a long term care facility and under the supervision of an Americare instructor. During the clinical rotation, students will be able to gain hands on practical experience working with patients in an actual nursing facility. Students must complete all scheduled clinical hours to be eligible for graduation.