HCOR1211

Theory (45 hours) and supervised skills lab (30 hrs) experiences that focus on providing basic nursing assistant skills, which include communication and interpersonal skills; infection control; safety and emergency procedures; promoting clients'/residents' independence; respecting clients'/residents' rights; and meeting the physiological, psychosocial, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of clients in various health care environments. Infection control information and skills are presented as part of this course. This course incorporates the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) guidelines and the Louisiana Department of Health Training Guidelines for nursing assistants.