NC Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook for State Testing
Recommended for 11th & 12th graders. Must be 16 1/2 years old.
Health Science I & II are a prerequisite.
In this course, students will complete the classwork and skills necessary to attend a clinical rotation. Students will complete 1:1 check-off of 150 nurse aide skills. Students will then attend 40 hours of clinical at a nursing home, supervised by the instructor. At the end of the course, students will be eligible to take the NC NAI Exam and obtain their nursing assistant certification. They will then be eligible to work as a CNA.
**This class has special attendance requirements.**
American Heart Association CPR
1.00 Understanding hand hygiene, vital signs, body measurement & intake/output skills
2.00 Legal & Ethical Responsibility of the Nurse Aide
4.00 Safety Precautions & Responding to Emergency Situations
7.00 Personal Care, Skin Integrity, Restorative & Rehabilitation Care
8.00 Nutrition, Hydration, & Elimination Needs
9.00 Meeting resident needs & the importance of family support
Archived Units (old curriculum)
1.02 Understand Nurse Aide Range of Function
3.02 Nurse Aide Role in Healthcare Safety
1.00 Understanding hand hygiene, vital signs, body measurement & intake/output skills
5.03 Safe & Clean Environment for Resident Care
4.02 Rehabilitation and Restorative Care