AHSC 1216 - CNA-PCA

Description
This one semester course follows the Arkansas Office of Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant Training Curriculum. The Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant course is designed to meet the industry-driven demand for Certified Nursing Assistants who are also trained in advanced patient care techniques and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel as a vital member of the healthcare team in a variety of settings. This course develops the student’s knowledge of healthcare and also introduces more advanced patient care skills through hands-on lab and clinical training in area facilities. The CNA/PCA Programs’ goal is to meet the individual needs of healthcare providers while ensuring program participants receive training in marketable, competitive and life-enhancing skills. The demand for nursing assistants is great. CNA/PCA’s have employment opportunities in hospitals, physician offices, assisted living organizations, long-term care facilities, long-term acute care facilities, home health care, and hospice care. This course is approved by the Arkansas Office of Long-Term Care and prepares the successful student to sit for the Arkansas Certified Nursing Assistant Exam and their CNA certification. For more information, contact the Division of Health Professions - CNA/PCA Program Director. Admissions to the CNA classes is by application which includes a criminal background check, urine drug screen, and verification of specific immunizations. This program does not result in an Arkansas Department of Higher Education-approved certificate from NWACC.

Pre-Requisite
Acceptance into the CNA/PCA program of study.

6 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
(CNA/PCA) 45 lecture and 45 lab contact hours; 48 clinical hours

7 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Demonstrate learned skills with documentation on validation checklists:
1. Hand washing
2. Isolation Techniques
3. Vital Signs
4. Recognizing and Reporting Changes
5. Basic Skin Care
6. Basic Restorative Care
7. Child Maltreatment Reporter Training
Prioritize specific actions that can be taken within the role of the certified nursing assistant.
Verbalize specific fluctuations in vital signs that should be reported immediately to the nurse
State basic principles of correct documentation

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives.
Students develop effective oral communication skills.
Students develop information literacy.

Standard Practices
N/A