NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I

Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours 3
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 6
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: DRE-097, or ENG 002, or ENG 111
Local Corequisites: None

This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.

College Transfer: N/A