NAS-101: Nurse Aide I

Program
Nursing Assistant
Credits 6 Lab Hours 4 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 3
Work Hours
0
Contact Hours
10
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.