Nurse Assisting Program

Nurse Assisting Program

Instructor: Jacqueline Kelly

Students in the Nurse Assisting Program will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for competent performance as an entry level health care provider.

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Provides students the opportunity to . . .

• learn from a variety of resources
• practice skills in an on campus laboratory.
• gain 80 hours of clinical experience in both long-term and acute care facilities with RN supervision.
• earn AHA certification in adult/child/infant CPR, obstructed airways and automated external defibrillator use.
• be enrolled in a state approved nurse aide competency evaluation program (NACEP) and be eligible to take the Maine State CNA exam.
• develop a comprehensive career portfolio which documents their abilities and strengths.

Career Opportunities . . .

Maine certificate in nurse assisting
With experience and cross training:
• Home health aide
• Medication technician
This core curriculum would benefit most students considering a career in any number of health care professions.

Course Topics . . .

• History of health care and providers
• Medical law ethics
• Written/verbal/technological communication
• Medical terminology
• Anatomy and physiology
• Pathophysiology
• safety
• Infection control
• Growth and development
• Cultural sensitivity
• Death and dying
• Patient care skills and theory
• Nutrition
• Mental health
• Emergency care/first aid
• Employment skills

Students enrolling in the Nurse Assisting Program should . . .

• be at least 16 years of age
• have good mental and physical health
• be able to read and comprehend written and verbal content at 10th grade level
• have had algebra I and biology
• have absence of drug/alcohol use
• have good grooming and personal hygiene
• have excellent attendance
• work as a member of a team with little supervision
• have no record of criminal convictions
• have a genuine interest in people and be able to provide compassionate, non-judgmental care to all types of people.
• have reliable transportation
• have the following immunization records:

MMR II
Tetanus (TD) within the past 10 years
Hepatitis B (HBV) series
(3 vaccines total)

• Provide evidence of a negative PPD
(tuberculosis) test after July 1st.
• Provide evidence of positive varicella or varicella vaccine

Partnership Programs

d’Youville Pavilion Nursing Center
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Central Maine Medical Center
Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center

Students are required to purchase . . .

Portfolio supplies:
Binder, clear pockets, floppy disc or CD
Two (2) uniforms
White uniform shoes or all white sneakers
Watch with a second hand
Stethoscope
Total estimated cost: $150.00

Graduation Credits . . .

High school credits awarded for successful completion of program.

Must be 16 to enter the program
- 2 blocks / alternating days - 36 weeks – 2 credits

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Nurse Assisting Program Instructor: Jacqueline Kelly Students in the Nurse Assisting Program will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for competent performance as an entry level health care provider. Programs Home Page
Provides students the opportunity to . . . • learn from a variety of resources • practice skills in an on campus laboratory. • gain 80 hours of clinical experience in both long-term and acute care facilities with RN supervision. • earn AHA certification in adult/child/infant CPR, obstructed airways and automated external defibrillator use. • be enrolled in a state approved nurse aide competency evaluation program (NACEP) and be eligible to take the Maine State CNA exam. • develop a comprehensive career portfolio which documents their abilities and strengths. Career Opportunities . . . Maine certificate in nurse assisting With experience and cross training: • Home health aide • Medication technician This core curriculum would benefit most students considering a career in any number of health care professions. Course Topics . . . • History of health care and providers • Medical law ethics • Written/verbal/technological communication • Medical terminology • Anatomy and physiology • Pathophysiology • safety • Infection control • Growth and development • Cultural sensitivity • Death and dying • Patient care skills and theory • Nutrition • Mental health • Emergency care/first aid • Employment skills	Students enrolling in the Nurse Assisting Program should . . . • be at least 16 years of age • have good mental and physical health • be able to read and comprehend written and verbal content at 10th grade level • have had algebra I and biology • have absence of drug/alcohol use • have good grooming and personal hygiene • have excellent attendance • work as a member of a team with little supervision • have no record of criminal convictions • have a genuine interest in people and be able to provide compassionate, non-judgmental care to all types of people. • have reliable transportation • have the following immunization records: MMR II Tetanus (TD) within the past 10 years Hepatitis B (HBV) series (3 vaccines total) • Provide evidence of a negative PPD (tuberculosis) test after July 1st. • Provide evidence of positive varicella or varicella vaccine Partnership Programs d’Youville Pavilion Nursing Center St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Central Maine Medical Center Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center Students are required to purchase . . . Portfolio supplies: Binder, clear pockets, floppy disc or CD Two (2) uniforms White uniform shoes or all white sneakers Watch with a second hand Stethoscope Total estimated cost: $150.00 Graduation Credits . . . High school credits awarded for successful completion of program. Must be 16 to enter the program - 2 blocks / alternating days - 36 weeks – 2 credits
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