Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant

	Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant
	Program # PC-2 Diploma Granted

Weeks: 8.5		Clock Hours
Theory		143
Lab		41
Clinical		56
Total		240

Program Objectives: 1) To prepare students to meet the requirements of the State of Florida for the training of Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant. 2) To be prepared to assist patients in the home, clinics, nursing homes, rehab settings, offices, adult living facilities, and hospital settings. 3)To prepare students to successfully obtain and maintain employment in a variety of health care settings, 4) To prepare students for an effective job search.

Program Purpose: This program includes Health Careers Core, Home Health Aide, and Nurse Assistant classes in order to safely and effectively assist nurses in the care of patients. Classroom lectures, demonstrations, return demonstrations, and clinical experience in selected Nursing Homes, Outpatient Settings, Hospitals and Rehab Centers, includes the Florida required curriculum framework guidelines and Program Course Standards. Lectures, exercises, case studies assignments, IPR Skills, and role playing are designed to develop logical thought, and conflict resolution as it relates to legal and ethical issues. A great deal of emphasis is placed upon students theoretical and clinical proficiency so that they will be well prepared to work as Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistants. Job Search assistance is provided so that the student may find employment opportunities to meet their unique needs. Employment and Re-employment Skills, Conflict Resolution Skills, and Sensitivity Training are also included in this program to effectively work with clients and families. Instructors are available daily to offer special help to students as needed. Students are encouraged to enhance their capabilities and be motivated to meet their personal goals in a positive, caring atmosphere where graduation expectations begin the first day of class. National Patient Safety Standards and Quality Measures are incorporated throughout

PC101:	Introduction to Health Care: Health Careers Core - 90 hours
	Theory =72 hours Lab=18 hours Clinical=0 hours

This course is the introductory course required for all health occupational programs introducing them to the healthcare system. Students learn the basic skills needed to keep themselves and their patients safe, introductory emergency procedures, universal precautions, HIV/AIDS, how to communicate with patients, basic concepts of wellness and illness, introductory computer and employability skills as well as the basic math and science needed for understanding health care.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively
Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities
Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts
Recognize and practice safety and security procedures
Recognize and respond to emergency situations
Recognize and practice infections control procedures
Demonstrate and understanding of information technology applications in healthcare
Demonstrate employability skills
Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases including HIV/AIDS
Apply basic math and science skills

PC102:	Home Health Aide - 75 hours
	Theory =42 hours Lab=17 hours Clinical=16 hours

The Home Health Aide Course is designed to teach students how to completely care for patients in a home setting including both geriatric and younger populations. The nursing procedures of personal care, rehabilitation, physical comfort, safety, bio-psycho social support, nutrition, and infection control are covered. Students are taught to follow a plan of care and to call for assistance as needed.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use verbal and written communication specific to home health aide
Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to home health aide
Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to home health
Apply principles of nutrition specific to home health aide
Apply principles of infection control specific to home health aide
Perform home health care services

PC103:	Nurse Assistant - 75 hours
	Theory =29 hours Lab=6 hours Clinical=40 hours

Students completing this course will learn the nursing procedures and functions related to caring for patients in a long term care setting. Concepts and skills covered relate to personal care, comfort and safety, communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, nutrition, infection control, rehabilitation, bio-psycho social support and infection control. These are taught for geriatric and younger patients. Students will learn to follow a plan of care and to obtain assistance when needed.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use verbal and written communications specific to nurse assisting
Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to nurse assisting
Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to nurse assisting
Provide personal patient care
Perform patient care procedures
Apply principles of nutrition
Provide care for geriatric
Apply the principles of infection control specific to nurse assisting
Provide biological, psychological, and social support
Perform supervised organizational functions, following the patient plan of care
Assist with restorative (rehabilitative) activities

Please see Admission Requirements for Health Occupations Program.