AHS 114 - Nursing Assistant

1. Communication, interpersonal skills and documentation 
2. Infection control 
3. Safety and emergency procedures 
4. Client independence 
5. Client rights 
6. Abuse, mistreatment and neglect 
7. Basic nursing assistant skills 
8. Age specific mental health and social service needs 
9. Cognitively impaired client care 
10. Basic restorative care skills 
11. Role as a health care team member 
12. Legal aspects of nursing assistant practice 
13. Body structure and common diseases 

1. Apply basic nursing assistant skills safely. (7, 10) 
2. Use restorative care skills and emergency procedures safely. (3,10) 
3. Utilize infection control principles and procedures. (2) 
4. Identify and report changes in the client's condition. (1, 3, 6, 8, 9,13) 
5. Describe and protect client rights. (5,6) 
6. Assist and promote client independence. (4,10) 
7. Apply the legal and ethical aspects of the nursing assistant role. (5,6,11,12) 
8. Employ effective written and verbal communication skills. (1,7,9) 
9. Adapt to individual client behaviors and needs. (1,3,7-10) 
10. Adapt to the unique needs of the client with cognitive impairment. (9) 
11. Describe the role of the nursing assistant as a member of the health care team. (11, 12) 
12. Explain basic body structure and function. (13) 
13. Identify the signs and symptoms of common diseases. (13)