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.
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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
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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
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
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.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.