NAGA 101 - Intro to Health/Wellness

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Aide

Description:

This course includes curriculum goals and objectives, basic concepts needed in health care, and wellness issues for patients and the health care workers. An overview on medical ethics, professional conduct, infection control, communicating with the patients, body mechanics, working as a team, and other health profession concerns will be discussed. The dimensions of wellness, proper eating habits, principles of fitness, stress and time management, and teaching patient awareness of healthy life styles options to enhance recovery and their everyday life will also be discussed. In order to successfully pass this course, students must achieve a grade of "C" or better, along with meeting the academic standards of the college.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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