Course Descriptions - Nurse Assistant

Long Terms Care Nursing Assist

NAS 100

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course fulfills the seventy-five (75) hour Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requirements for training of long-term care nursing assistants in preparation for certification through competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required of the long-term care nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations and clinical skills.

Credit hours: 4
Contact hours: 6


Fund of Nursing Asst/Home Hlth

NAS 120

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

PREREQUISITE: As determined by college COREQUISITE: As determined by college NOTE: There is an approved “plan-of-instruction” for this course. This course provides the student with the necessary theory and laboratory experiences for the development of skills required to qualify as a long-term care Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of skills in communication, observation, safety, mobility/body mechanics, personal and restorative care, and infection control necessary to care for patients and clients of all ages. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply concepts and skills in areas required by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and the National Association of Home Care.

Credit hours: 7
Contact hours: 9


Fund of Nsg Asst/Homehlth Clin

NAS 121

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is designed for students to apply knowledge and skills needed to perform basic nursing care safely and efficiently in various supervised health care settings. Emphasis is placed on safety, therapeutic communication, infection control, critical thinking, and proper documentation. Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate beginning competency in the delivery of care to patients and clients in various health care settings.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 9