NRST 1510 — Nursing Assistant
This course uses a blended delivery format that combines online learning with required meetings in a lab setting followed by 36 hours of direct care clinical. The student is introduced to the theory, principles, and skills necessary to provide patient-centered care as a nursing assistant in healthcare settings. Topics include scope of practice, patient rights, communication strategies, infection control, patient safety, and basic nursing skills. Upon satisfactory completion, the student is eligible to take the state competency examination for certification as a nursing assistant. (3 lect., 36 clinical hours)