STUDY TO DEVELOP A MODULARIZED COMPETENCY-BASED GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT CURRICULUM.
Contributors: University of Idaho.
Published: 1986
Number of pages: 612
Subjects: Health Sciences, Nursing.; Gerontology.
Description: This study was conducted to determine the essential components of a modularized competency-based geriatric nursing assistant curriculum. The objectives of the study were: (a) to determine the competencies needed by the nursing assistant for successful performance in care of the elderly, and (b) to develop the curriculum based on those competencies. A survey instrument was designed and distributed to nursing directors for distribution to nursing assistants in 64 nursing homes in Idaho. The survey gathered the following information from prospective students: sex, age, educational level; perceived need, interest and future enrollment in a training program; ranking and selection of content. Out of 1,500 surveys distributed, 924 or 61.1% of the total mailed were returned from 63 out of 64 facilities. Frequencies, percentages and cross-tabulations were used for analysis of the responses to the survey.

The curriculum development was based upon guidance from an advisory committee of geriatric specialists, results of the survey, and review of literature. The curriculum is recommended as advanced training after completion of basic nursing assistant training.
Notes: Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 47-05, Section: B, page: 1933.

Thesis (ED.D.)--UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, 1986.

School code: 0089.