Nursing Assistant

Course Outline

(36 week program)

With the continued pressure the Manitoba Health System faces, the more vital allied health professionals such as Nursing Assistants become. This nine month program prepares students to work in hospitals and personal care homes. Upon completion of their studies, students will graduate with three diplomas: Nursing Assistant, Health Care Aide and Health Unit Clerk.

Individuality of the Person
This module introduces students to the concept of individuality of all persons, their experiences, rights interests and needs.

Role of the Worker
Students will be introduced to the role and scope of practice of workers providing support.

Interpersonal Skills
Students will learn the importance of communication and interpersonal skills essential to establishing and maintaining effective relationships with consumers/clients.

Assisting a Person with Mobility
Students will learn good body mechanics in many aspects of the work to be performed to ensure safety and comfort for themselves and the consumer/client.

Abuse
This module introduces students to the concepts of family violence and abuse.

Providing Optimal Support/Care Planning
Students will learn about implementing parts of the plan and communicating information accurately and without judgment.

Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues
An introduction of common psychiatric conditions substance abuse and cognitive impairment.

Assisting a Person to Manage Ongoing Conditions
Basic concepts of assistance as well as the general effects on the person of common disabilities, ongoing conditions and disease.

Assisting a Person with Medications
The ability to assist a client with medication may be essential in supporting the client's independence, or in supporting a family caregiver.

Safety
Deals with aspects of safety as they relate to both the consumer/client and the worker.

Household Management & Meal Preparation
Students will learn to assist the consumer/client with their nutritional needs, house hold activities and household management.

Assisting a Person with Personal Hygiene
Teaches skill and sensitivity to provide appropriate assistance to another person regarding their personal hygiene.

Assisting the Family
Teaches students to understand the characteristics of today's families in terms of structure, functions, roles, lifestyles and relationships.

Assisting a Person Who is Dying (Palliative Care)
The concept of dying as a part of life and the possible impact of life-threatening illness on the person and their family.

Anatomy, Physiology &Medical Terminology
This is an introduction to medical terminology, anatomy & physiology of the human body.

Computing Fundamentals
Students will learn basic computer skills including: Keyboarding, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Using an Operating System

Orientation to Hospitals, Medical Centres & Health Care
This section introduces the student to the Health Care Delivery System

The Patient’s Chart & Transcription of Doctor’s Orders
This course provides the knowledge needed to transcribe patient’s care plans and miscellaneous orders.

Health Unit Clerk Procedures
This course provides the knowledge & skills needed to accurately manage the admission, transfer, and discharge procedures for patients.

Personal & Professional Skills
In this section, students will examine the process of communication.

CPR & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Industry Practicum
Students participate in a six week practicum to gain valuable Health Care Aide experience working in a Personal Care Home. Students participate in three week practicum to gain valuable Health Unit Clerk experience.