Online Class: Nursing Assistant Overview

Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription

Basic Course (no certificate) = $30.00
Course with Online Certificate* = $55.00

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Course Description

Becoming a Nursing Assistant is one way to have a career in the healthcare field without spending tens of thousands of dollars and years of your life on a college education. In this course, you'll learn exactly what a Nursing Assistant is and the duties of a typical day.

You'll also learn the procedures, knowledge and training that are essential to being a successful nursing assistant. Chapters will include information on basic anatomy, crucial testing procedures, the most common ailments a nursing assistant will see in her patients, personal care needs, and proper guidelines for patient mobility. We will also cover topics such as patients' emotional needs, your own emotional health when working with patients who are suffering and legal and ethical issues you may face during your career.

Each chapter will end with a brief review in the form of questions about what you've learned. These will help you understand each chapter more fully and prepare yourself for the certification exam required by most health care organizations for employment. You can refer back to this material as a refresher whenever you feel the need to brush up on particular topics -- keep it as a reference guide after taking your certification exam.

A nursing assistant fulfills a complex role in the life of patients. She is a caregiver who provides compassion, emotional support, physical mobility and day-to-day dignity in addition to basic medical needs. If you have chosen to become a nursing assistant, you are a special individual.

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: What is a Nursing Assistant?

This lesson explains what the training requirements and qualifications are to become a nursing assistant, and what duties to expect while on the job.

Lesson 2: Vital Signs and Body Measurements

In this lesson, you will learn how to measure height and weight and check vital signs.

Lesson 3: Basic Health Knowledge

This lesson describes the body's major organ systems and their functions.

Lesson 4: Common Symptoms the Nursing Assistant Faces

This lesson addresses some of the more common symptoms that a nursing assistant may encounter.

Lesson 5: Patients' Daily Needs and Understanding Your Patients

The importance of upholding patient's rights and understanding the measures of comfort you can provide.

Lesson 6: Patient Mobility & Safety

This lesson discusses the different methods that can be used to move your patients, the procedures for transferring and discharge and describes proper bed-making technique.

Lesson 7: Patient Nutrition and Exercise

This lesson addresses different types of diets and the importance of exercising.

Lesson 8: Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Taking care of the comfort, safety, and dignity of each patient.

Lesson 9: Special Care Procedures

This lesson describes the procedures used in response to various injuries and emergencies.

Lesson 10: Special Needs Patients

This lesson deals the special needs of acutely ill patients and pediatric care.

Lesson 11: Legal & Ethical Issues

The legal aspects of the nursing assistant field, and the types of abuses to look for when assessing patients.

Lesson 12: Career Options for the Nursing Assistant

This lesson discusses the variety of work choices and facilities in the nursing assistant field.

Lesson 13: Glossary of Terms

Important terminology to learn when becoming a nursing assistant.

Optional Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Class Participation
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement

In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).

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Additional Information

Course Title	:	Nursing Assistant Overview
CEU Value	:	1.0 (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number	:	33205
Course Type	:	How To
Course URL	:	http://nursingassistant.onlineclasses.com
Course Rating	:
Instructor	:	Stacey Kahre, RN
Syllabus	:	View Syllabus
Duration	:	Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee	:	Basic Course: $30
		with CEUs & Certificate: $55

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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Student Testimonials

"I like that I can go on-line anytime and do the lessons. I know there are things that I did in this class that will not done in my classes and this will be a positive thing for me as far as learning more as I am going for an LPN next. Thank You." -- Linda H.
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"I have no complaints." -- Connie B.
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