Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

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