2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NAC 101 Nursing Assistant Theory (7 credits)



Prerequisite Admission into the NAC program.

Course Description
Introduction to the role, scope and practice of the Nursing Assistant. Student will learn patient and resident rights, communication skills, infection control principles, and safety principles. Concepts learned will be applied in the nursing lab.

Student Outcomes
1. Describe the role, scope and responsibilities of the nursing assistant.
2. Describe patient and resident rights in a patient-centered care environment.
3. Demonstrate communication skills appropriate for team, family and patient/resident communication with people exhibiting various behaviors and cognitive abilities.
4. Identify and apply infections control principles.
5. Demonstrate safety principles and emergency procedures.



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