Nursing Assistant (NAA)

Provides knowledge and skills for nurse aides to assume the role and responsibility required in a long term care setting. The focus is communication, infection control, safety, resident/patient rights, and basic nursing skills. Note: Faculty and clinical sites must comply with applicable Federal and Kentucky laws and regulations including but not limited to 42 USC 1396r and 907 KAR 1:450. Lecture: 3 credits (75 contact hours).

Presents the duties and responsibilities of the health unit coordinator with an emphasis on communication skills, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues, and order entry. Lecture 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides knowledge and skills for nurse aides to assume the role and responsibility required in a variety of health care settings. Builds upon MNA 100/NAA 100 and prepares the student to perform advanced nursing assistant skills. Lecture: 2.0 credits (30 contact hours) Lab: 1.0 credit (45 contact hours).

Provides knowledge and skills for nurse aides to assume the role and responsibility required in a variety of health care settings. Focuses on communication, infection control, safety, resident/patient rights while preparing the student to perform advanced nursing assistant skills. Note: Faculty and clinical sites must comply with applicable Federal and Kentucky laws and regulations including but not limited to 42 USC 1396r and 907 KAR 1:450. Lecture/Lab: 6.0 credits (150 contact hours).