MSHT 101 - Nurse Aide

Institution:

Community College of Beaver County

Subject:

Multi-skilled Health Tech

Description:

The principles of basic patient care are covered in this course. Emphasis is placed on vital signs, ethics, body mechanics, bed making, bathing, feeding and infection control to include variations for providing care in the home setting. The course includes a clinical rotation in a long-term care facility. Upon success completion, the student is eligible to sit for the PA Nurse Aide Certification Exam given by the American Red Cross. Students will complete the Nurse Aide Certification through an accredited community partner or at CCBC. The course ration of credit to laboratory hours (1:3) provides sufficient time for students to gain the experiences needed to learn nurse aid clinical skills. 2-9-5

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccbc.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 480-2222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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