This course introduces concepts of basic human needs.
Students learn to assist individuals in activities of daily living.
Selected common technical nursing skills are introduced. Principles of body mechanics are emphasized. This course is intended to prepare for practice at the Nursing Assistant level and also to serve as an introduction to the nursing sequence for students who continue beyond the nursing assistant level. The integrated curriculum meets state and federal requirements. Successful completion of this course prepares the participant to take the state approved competency evaluation and seek employment in a variety of health care settings.