Seniors only) Two credits. Designed for students interested in medical careers where personal care and basic nursing skills are used. Students that display the highest level of maturity and skill have the opportunity to care for real patients and sit for the State Certified Nursing Assistant test. This certification is highly recommended for medical school, physical therapy and other professions as completion demonstrates the ability to function in the health care field. It should be noted that acceptance into Fundamentals may be competitive and require recommendations and rubrics to determine the applicant pool.

Prerequisite: Health Science II.

Course Content

A. Activities of Daily Living

1. Hygiene
2. Dressing and Grooming
3. Nutrition and Hydration
4. Elimination
5. Rest/Sleep/Comfort

B. Basic Nursing Skills

1. Infection Control
2. Safety/Emergency
3. Therapeutic/Technical Procedures
4. Data Collection and Reporting

C. Restorative Skills

1. Prevention

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