NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 6

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Nurse Aide Program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $15.00 Lab, $16.00 Malpractice

This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.