Course Outline

Day 1               Program Overview
                        Work Environment
                        Rules and Responsibilities
                        Attitudes and Appearance
                        Policies and Procedures

                        Communication and Interpersonal Skills
                        Communicating and Interacting with the Impaired Resident
                        Resident Comprehensive Assessment, Care Plan and Care Conference
                        Legal Responsibilities, Medical Record, Ethics and the NA

Day 2               Basic Principles of Infection Control
                        Practices Which Prevent the Growth and Spread of Pathogenic Microorganisms
                        Signs and Symptoms of Infection and Universal Precautions

                        General Safety Practices and Procedures
                        Safety Procedures Involving the Use of Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment
                        Fire Prevention and Procedures to Follow in Case of Fire Disaster
                        Natural Disaster Preparedness

LAB                  Handwashing, Standard Precautions, Gloving, Gowning, Masks, Double Bagging
                        Oxygen setup, Heimlich Maneuver, Fire Carries

Day 3               Promoting the Resident’s Independence
                        Residents Rights, Patient’s Rights

                        Principles of Ergonomics, Body Mechanics, and Body Alignment
                        Wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, Lifts, Ambulation Devices & Techniques

LAB                  Positioning, Turning, Use of Turn Pad (2 person), Gait Belt Transfer, Ambulation
                       

Day 4               Proper use and Application of Restraints
           
                        Observational Skills
                        The long term care facility as home
                        Bed-Making Techniques and Comfort Measures for the Bed Bound Resident

LAB                  Lift, Restraints, Ambulation Devices
                        Bed-Making (occupied & unoccupied)

Day 5               Integumentary System. Special Skin Care
                        Bathing Additional Personal Care Skills

LAB                  Complete Bedbath, Partial Bedbath, Back Rub, Perineal Care, Foot Care, Nail Care
                        Hair Care, Shaving, Dressing & Undressing

DAY 6              Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Coughing & Deep Breathing
                        Observing and Measuring Vital Signs, Apical Pulse

                        Admission and Discharge, Height and Weight

LAB                  Temp, Pulse, Respirations, Rectal Temp, Blood Pressure, Weight

Day 7               Gastrointestinal System
                        Mealtime, Nutrition and Fluid Needs, Dysphagia, Fluid Intake, Intake & Output
                        Rest and Relaxation, Oral Hygiene
                        Endocrine System, Diabetes

LAB                  Feeding, Fluid Intake, Passing Ice Water
                        Oral Care, Denture Care, Special Mouth Care

Day 8               Genitourinary System
                        Urinary Elimination, Catheters, Toileting, Intake and Output
                        Bowel Elimination, Bowel and Bladder Program
                       
                        Musculoskeletal System, Traction
                        Preventing Complications of Immobility, Prosthetic Devices
                        Pre & Post-operative Care, Sequential Compression Devices, Abductor Wedge,
                        Antiembolic Hose

LAB                  Bedpan, Measuring Output, Emptying Catheter Bag, Condom Catheter,. Use of
                        Disposable Briefs
                        ROM exercises, Antiembolic Hose

Day 9               Developmental Stages
                        Developmental Tasks, Stereotype Myths, Basic Facts & Statistics about Elderly
                        Basic Emotional Needs of Residents
                        Sensory Changes with Aging, Visual, Hearing, Touch, Care of Hearing Aide,
                        Glasses, Contacts

                        Reproductive System, Sexuality in Aging
                        Nervous System
                        Special Needs Population
                        Care of the Confused, Withdrawn
                        Death and Dying

Day 10             Post Mortem Care

                        Completion of Application for State Testing
                        Course Evaluation

                        Final Exam

Clinical Experience (16 hours) in a long-term care facility is required. Clinical hours and dates are subject to change, as necessary to meet student & instructor needs.

This program is for 2 1/2 weeks.