Overview

Welcome to my course on Becoming a Registered CNA. This course is tailored to help students break into the field of medicine by becoming CNAs. The course has the following 6 objectives and follows this syllabus format as described below - Course Objectives:Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:Demonstrate essential CNA skills (vital signs, bathing, feeding, etc.)Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staffEnsure patient safety and infection controlProvide compassionate care in a variety of healthcare settingsUnderstand legal and ethical responsibilities of a CNAPass the state competency evaluation for CNA certificationCurriculum Outline:Module 1: Introduction to Healthcare (5 hours)Role and responsibilities of a CNAInterdisciplinary healthcare teamsLegal and ethical principlesHIPAA and patient rightsModule 2: Communication and Interpersonal Skills (5 hours)Verbal and non-verbal communicationCultural sensitivityReporting and documentationWorking with dementia patientsModule 3: Infection Control (6 hours)Standard precautionsHand hygiene and PPEIsolation proceduresControlling the spread of infectionModule 4: Safety and Emergency Procedures (6 hours)Body mechanics and patient positioningFire safety and disaster plansFall preventionEmergency response (CPR overview)Module 5: Personal Care Skills (15 hours)Bathing, grooming, dressingToileting and incontinence careNutrition and feeding techniquesBedmaking and linen changesModule 6: Basic Nursing Skills (15 hours)Taking and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)Assisting with mobility (transfers, ambulation, ROM exercises)Height and weight measurementSpecimen collection and intake/output trackingModule 7: Mental Health and Social Needs (5 hours)Psychological support and mental well-beingManaging challenging behaviorsUnderstanding developmental stages and agingModule 8: Care of the Dying Patient (3 hours)End-of-life carePalliative care principlesGrief supportModule 9: Clinical Skills Lab (10-20 hours)Hands-on practice of all CNA skillsSimulations and peer feedbackPreparation for skills examAssessment and Grading:Written Exams/Quizzes: 30%Skills Performance Checklists: 30%Clinical Evaluation: 30%Attendance/Participation: 10%Passing Requirements:Minimum 75% on written examsCompetent rating on all required clinical skillsCompletion of required hoursStudents who enroll in this course will become proficient at medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and other aspects of becoming a CNA. Thank you for purchasing this course and I look forward to getting to know you better as a student! Please feel free to reach out to me by email with any questions you may have regarding purchasing this course. This course was designed to help students break into the field of becoming CNA and while the skills are not showcased in this course a written exam is provided to help students prepare for the written portion of the CNA exam by state.

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