Course: / Nursing Assistant I / Course Number: / 8360
Textbook: / Nursing Assistant – A Nursing Approach 9th Ed
Required Fee/Supplies: / $10.00 / Student Organization: / HOSA $10.00
UNIFORM REQUIRED
Prerequisite: / Strong science & math background
Dual Enrollment Credit:
Industry Certification: / CNA
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Nursing Assistant I emphasizes the study of nursing occupations as related to the health care system. Students study normal growth and development, simple body structure and function, and medical terminology and are introduced to microbes and disease. They receive elementary skill training in patient-nursing assistant relationships; taking and recording of vital signs; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and bathing, feeding, dressing, and transporting of patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Limited on-the-job instruction in nursing homes and hospitals is part of the course. This course can be used as an introduction to practical nursing or to prepare the student for Nursing Assistant II so that all competencies for a certified nursing assistant are met.
II. COURSE CONTENT
Task Area / DaysImplementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
Participating in the Student
Becoming Oriented to the Nurse Aide Program
Relating to the Health Care System
Communicating in the Health Care Environment
Understanding Body Systems and Disorders
Understanding Community Health and First Aid
PCTC Course Project/Portfolio
Total / 180
III. EVALUATION/GRADE PROCEDURES
1. Teacher Observation 5%
Homework 5%
Lab 20%
Quizzes/Tests 30% Clinical 40%
Nursing Assistant I (8360) - Related Standards of Learning
English
11.1 / The student will make informative and persuasive presentations.a. Gather and organize evidence to support a position.
b. Present evidence clearly and convincingly.
c. Support and defend ideas in public forums.
d. Use grammatically correct language including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
11.4 / The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials.
a. Use information from texts to clarify or refine understanding of academic concepts.
b. Read and follow directions to complete an application for college admission, for a scholarship, or for employment.
c. Apply concepts and use vocabulary in informational and technical materials to complete a task.
d. Generalize ideas from selections to make predictions about other texts.
e. Analyze information from a text to draw conclusions.
11.9 / The student will write, revise, and edit personal, professional and informational correspondence to a standard acceptable in the workplace and higher education.
a. Apply a variety of planning strategies to generate and organize ideas.
b. Organize information to support purpose and form of writing.
c. Present information in a logical manner.
d. Revise writing for clarity.
e. Use technology to access information, plan and develop writing.
12.4 / The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials, including electronic resources.
a. Identify formats common to new publications and information resources.
b. Recognize and apply specialized informational vocabulary.
c. Evaluate a product based on analysis of the accompanying warranty and instruction manual.
d. Evaluate the quality of informational and technical materials.
History and Social Science
GOVT.3 / The student will demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of democracy bya. recognizing the fundamental worth and dignity of the individual;
b. recognizing the equality of all citizens under the law;
c. recognizing majority rule and minority rights;
d. recognizing the necessity of compromise;
e. recognizing the freedom of the individual.
GOVT.9 / The student will demonstrate knowledge of the process by which public policy is made by
a. examining different perspectives on the role of government;
b. explaining how local, state, and national governments formulate public policy;
c. describing the process by which policy is implemented by the bureaucracy at each level;
d. analyzing how individuals, interest groups, and the media influence public policy.
GOVT.17 / The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal character traits that facilitate thoughtful and effective participation in civic life by
a. practicing trustworthiness and honesty;
b. practicing courtesy and respect for the rights of others;
c. practicing responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance;
d. practicing respect for the law;
e. practicing patriotism.
Science
BIO.4 / The student will investigate and understand relationships between cell structure and function. Key concepts includea. characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells;
b. exploring the diversity and variation of eukaryotes;
c. similarities between the activities of a single cell and a whole organism; and
d. the cell membrane model (diffusion, osmosis, and active transport) . .
BIO.5 / The student will investigate and understand life functions of monerans, protists, fungi, plants, and animals, including humans. Key concepts include
a. how their structures and function vary between and within the kingdoms; ;
b. comparison of their metabolic activities;
c. analyses of their responses to the environment;
d. maintenance of homeostasis;
e. human health issues, human anatomy, body systems, and life functions; and
f. how viruses compare with organisms.
Nursing Assistant I (8360) - SOL Correlation by Task
017 / Determine legal responsibilities of the nurse aide. (Required for certification by Virginia Board of Nursing) / History and Social Science GOVT.9, GOVT.17
018 / Maintain care and security of the client's/resident's personal possessions. (Required for certification by Virginia Board of Nursing) / History and Social Science GOVT.17
019 / Identify the rights of clients/residents. / History and Social Science GOVT.17
English 11.4, 12.4
020 / Demonstrate respect for client/resident rights. (Required for certification by Virginia Board of Nursing) / History and Social Science GOVT.17
021 / Promote the client's/resident's rights to be free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect. (Required for certification by Virginia Board of Nursing) / History and Social Science GOVT.17
025 / Demonstrate proficient communication skills. (Required for certification by Virginia Board of Nursing) / English 11.1, 11.4, 11.9, 12.4
026 / Demonstrate interpersonal skills. (Required for certification by Virginia Board of Nursing) / History and Social Science GOVT.3
027 / Explore ethnic and cultural diversity. (Required for certification by Virginia Board of Nursing) / History and Social Science GOVT.3
029 / Manage conflict with clients/residents and co-workers. (Required for certification by Virginia Board of Nursing) / History and Social Science GOVT.3
030 / Identify anatomical structures. / Science BIO.5
English 11.4
031 / Identify body cavities and organs within these cavities. / Science BIO.5
032 / Identify parts and functions of the cell. / Science BIO.4, BIO.5
033 / Identify tissues within the body. / Science BIO.5
034 / Identify major structures and state the functions of the endocrine glands. / Science BIO.5
035 / Identify major disorders of the endocrine glands. / Science BIO.5
036 / Identify major organs and state the functions of the circulatory system. / Science BIO.5
037 / Identify major disorders of the circulatory system. / Science BIO.5
038 / Identify major structures and state the functions of the musculo-skeletal system. / Science BIO.5
039 / Identify structures and state the functions of the major digestive organs, including the oral cavity. / Science BIO.5
040 / Identify major disorders of the digestive system. / Science BIO.5
041 / Identify major disorders of the oral cavity. / Science BIO.5
042 / Identify structures and state the functions of the major organs of the reproductive system. / Science BIO.5
043 / Identify major disorders of the reproductive system. / Science BIO.5
044 / Identify major structures and state the functions of the urinary system. / Science BIO.5
045 / Identify major disorders of the urinary system. / Science BIO.5
046 / Identify major structures and state the functions of the respiratory system. / Science BIO.5
047 / Identify major disorders of the respiratory system. / Science BIO.5
048 / Identify major structures and state the functions of the nervous system. / Science BIO.5
049 / Identify major disorders of the nervous system, including Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. / Science BIO.5
050 / Identify the five senses and state their functions. / Science BIO.5
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