HSER 1100 - Nursing Assistant Registered/Home Health Aide

1. Understand the responsibilities, qualifications, ethics, and etiquette associated with the health care industry.
2. Discuss and understand problems the Patient’s Bill of Rights and vulnerable adults.
3. Respond correctly to safety procedures and body mechanics.
4. Demonstrate effective communication.
5. Understand basic human needs (i.e., Maslow).
6. Understand the need for activity and exercise and demonstrate this understanding during patient care.
7. Know the importance of food and fluid intake and elimination.
8. Demonstrate accurate vital sign measurements.
9. Acknowledge a general overview of mental health as it relates to specific populations.

1. Ethics and etiquette associated with working in the health care industry.
2. Vulnerable adults and the patient’s Bill of Rights.
   • Safety procedures and body mechanics
     • Infection control
     • Care of resident’s unit
     • Proper alignment of body to prevent injuries
   • Basic human needs (i.e., Maslow)
   • Activity & exercise during patient care.
   • Nutrition, intake and elimination
   • Vital sign measurements including:
     • Blood pressure
     • Pulse
     • Respiration
     • Temperature
     • Others
   • Mental health, and vulnerable populations including:
     • Alzheimer’s
     • Dementia
     • Mental Retardation
     • Persons with other disabilities