Nurse Aide (NUA)
NUA 1001 | Nurse Aide Health Care Skills
Lecture/Lab Credit: 4
Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the nurse aide. Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety and emergency care issues are covered. Includes knowledge and/or principles of asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity and principles of mental health will be addressed, as well as patient/resident rights.
Corequisite: NUA 1070
NUA 1002 | Certification Exam Prep
Lecture Credit: 0.5
Helps prepare the student for the state certification exam through mock testing.
Prerequisite: NUA 1001 and NUA 1070 with a grade of C or better
NUA 1070 | Nurse Aide Clinical Experience
Clinical Credit: 1
Applies knowledge and skill gained in NUA 1001 to patient care.
NUA 1071 | Advanced Nurse Aide Clinical
Internship Credit: 1.5
Prepare the student to move toward more independent functioning within the nurse aide scope of practice, in applying knowledge and skills gained in NUA 1001 and NUA 1070. The student will learn skills that enhance communication, cultural competency, end of life care, critical thinking and organizational skills.
Prerequisite: NUA 1001 and NUA 1070 with a grade of C or better
