Lecture hours: Monday and Wednesday 8a-1:30p (1st five weeks of the semester)
Clinical/Lab hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7a-2:30p (Begins 6th week)
The course is designed to prepare individuals to function in the role of nursing assistants under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Students will be prepared to offer basic services relating to the comfort, welfare and safety of persons requiring health care. The course is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health. The KCC Physical Examination form must be completed prior to beginning the clinical experience; forms are available in the Division of Student Affairs. Each student in this course must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.
Appropriate assessment score - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
Catalog description (Include specific prerequisites): The course is designed to prepare individuals to function in the role of nursing assistants under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Students will be prepared to offer basic services relating to the comfort, welfare and safety of persons requiring health care. The course is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health. The KCC Physical Examination form must be completed prior to beginning the clinical experience; forms are available in the Division of Student Services. Each student in this course must have a physical exam, criminal background check and a negative drug screen. Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score
Faculty Contact Information
Scheduled by appointment
Anne Reilly MSN, RN
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the role of the CNA in the health care setting.
- Demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing assistant skills (according to IDPH standards) for individuals requiring health care, while maintaining patient rights, safety, and infection control.
- Demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication with residents/clients and health care team members.
- Exhibit a sense of caring and respect for residents’ choices related to cultural values, beliefs, and lifestyles.
- Demonstrate accountability and professional behaviors throughout the CNA course.
- Introduction to Health Care
- Rights and Relationships
- Infection Control in the Health Care Setting
- Emergency Procedures
- Injury Prevention in the Health Care Environment
- Care of the Resident
- Fundamentals of Rehabilitation/Restorative Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
Dugan, D. Hartman Nursing Assisting a Foundation in Caregiving 6th ed. Albuquerque. Hartman
Dugan, D. Hartman Workbook Nursing Assisting a Foundation in Caregiving 6th ed. Albuquerque. Hartman
BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual. 2020 American Heart Association and Rescue mask
THEORY
- 5 Theory Tests 250 pts.
- Quizzes and Assignments 100 pts.
- Skills Presentation 10 pts
- Group Presentation 20 pts.
- Final Exam 100 pts.
Attendance 3 pts.
TOTAL POINTS 483 pts.
Grading Scale
100-90 A
89-84 B
83-75 C
74-below F
CLINICAL
- Clinical Performance: PASS or FAIL
- Clinical performance is evaluated based on the course objectives.
Students must demonstrate safe clinical performance by passing all clinical competencies. In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health’s rules and regulations, the 21 performance skills must be completed successfully within three attempts and 12 theory hours of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders are required. In addition, a test and classroom work average of at least 75% is required to successfully pass the course. If the student’s test and classroom work average is 75% or above and the student’s clinical performance DOES NOT meet the competency standards, the student will NOT have earned a passing grade for this course.
If the student’s average for the tests and classroom work is less than 75% and clinical competencies are met, the student will NOT have earned a passing grade for this course.
All clinical competencies and a test and classroom work average of at least 75% are required to successfully pass this course. A grade between 74.5 and 74.9 will not be rounded up to achieve a passing grade. Additional policies will be distributed during the first class session.
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
Student must notify instructor prior to the start of class for any absence or tardy. Lack of notification will result in the student not being allowed to make up missed test. If student is absent on a test day and notified instructor appropriately student will have 1 week to make up test. Must be complete prior to the start of class on day 7. Any classroom work or quizzes will not be allowed to be made up.
Regular attendance is required in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health’s rules and regulations. Students are responsible for their own learning with guidance provided by faculty. The student is expected to:
- Meet set deadlines for all work assigned
- Be prepared for class and clinical
- Study the required readings and practice the required skills
- Attend all return demo days prepared to perform skills
- Take all tests on the dates specified
- Attend ALL clinical and classroom experiences
- Students MUST NOTIFY classroom/clinical instructor prior to the start of class/clinical if the student will be absent or tardy.
- Arrange to make up all missed class or clinical time when class space is available within 2 weeks
Students are expected to take all tests at the date and time scheduled (see class schedule for dates and class times). The student must notify the instructor of an absence prior to test time. No more than two make-up tests will be allowed for the semester; however, extenuating circumstances will be considered with submission of proper documentation and will be reviewed by the faculty member and the Director of Nursing. Quizzes may not be made up.
Make-up tests must be completed within one week of the missed test (prior to the start of class). The make-up test may be in an alternate format, including an essay exam. The student must notify the instructor of when they will make up the test so that it will be available in KCC’s Testing Center. (See KCC’s website for the Testing Center’s hours). Failure to follow the make-up test guidelines will result in a “0” for the test.
After all students have taken the test, we will review some of the test questions as a class. A student may individually review the test by appointment during the faculty member’s office hours. When students are reviewing a graded test, the desktop must be cleared (no papers, pens, pencils, etc.). Notes about test items cannot be taken during or following the test review. Students are reminded that there is to be no discussion of test content/questions outside of class. Completion of such notes or discussions will be viewed as cheating and will result in disciplinary action. Unit tests will not be returned to the student for study, prior to the final exam. There will be no review of the final exam.
Should a student not perform well on a test, it is strongly recommended that the student meet with the instructor during office hours as soon as possible to review factors contributing to the test grade and develop an individualized success strategy plan. It is the student’s responsibility to seek this help.
Students should be in good physical, mental, and emotional health. A physical exam form, obtained from Student Services, must be completed by a physician within 4 months of the semester start date. Physical exam form must be completed prior to the first return demo day. A drug screen, from an approved vendor, must be completed prior to the beginning of class. All the paperwork relating to physical requirements (physical exam, tetanus documentation, 2-step TB/Mantoux documentation, and the 3-series Hepatitis vaccinations or the signed Hepatitis waiver) is due by the first day of class. Failure to submit physical requirements paperwork by first day of class will result in being withdrawn from the course by clinical coordinator.
Additional policies regarding attendance, illness, personal hygiene, uniform, and insurance will be provided during the first class session. Refer to Student Handbook.
Distributed during the first class and in Canvas.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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