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May 19, 2024
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2019-2020 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Nurse Aide |
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NUA 101 - Nurse Aide Health Care Skills 4 Credits
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(s): NUA 170 and NUA 171 .
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NUA 170 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience 1 Credit
Applies knowledge and skill gained in NUA 101 to patient care.
Required: Current CPR card (Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider through the American Heart Association. Negative TB test or chest X-ray, documentation of two MMRs, chickenpox, at least 2 of the three Hepatitis B vaccine, and a clear background check through ACC.
Corequisite(s): NUA 101
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NUA 171 - Advanced Nurse Aide Clinical 1 Credit
Prepare the student to move toward more independent functioning within the nurse aide scope of practice, in applying knowledge and skills gained in NUA 101 and NUA 170 . The student will learn skills that enhance communication, cultural competency, end of life care, critical thinking and organizational skills.
Corequisite(s): NUA 101
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