Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid Curriculum

Curriculum Model

The CNA Program curriculum follows The NATAP (Nurse Assistant Training and Assessment Program) Model Curriculum for CNA 101, The Acute Care Nurse Assistant Model Curriculum for CNA 103, and The HHA (Home Health Aide) Model Curriculum for CNA 102. The above publications were produced by the Chancellor's Office of California Community Colleges and CTB/McGraw-Hill based on Title 22 and OBRA guidelines, and approved by the Department of Health Services. This curriculum includes comprehensive learning modules, objectives and performance standards. SBCC's CNA/HHA Program uses these as a guide to prepare the student for certification as a CNA/HHA.

SBCC CNA/HHA Program Curriculum

The SBCC CNA/HHA curriculum, which includes CNA 101, 102 and 103 takes a semester or 16 weeks to complete. The total number of units of credit is 9.1 (CNA 101-6.0, CNA 102-1.7, CNA 103-1.4). The applicant must successfully complete CNA 101 or be currently certified to continue on and take CNA 103, and must pass the CNA State Exam or possess a CNA Certificate to take CNA 102.

OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives for Long-Term Care-101

Upon satisfactory completion of the theoretical and clinical requirements of the course, the student will be able to:

Use medical terminology accurately

List resident rights in the long-term care facility

Recognize and report resident behavior that reflects unmet human needs

Demonstrate effective communication skills

Demonstrate medical asepsis in caring for residents

Practice safe body mechanics according to the principles

State the CNA’s role in restorative care

Maintain a current CPR card and be able to demonstrate CPR and the Heimlich maneuver, report abnormal observations

Demonstrate proper procedure for all basic care skills required by CNA.,

Accurately document observations and care given

Demonstrate reliability and responsibility in the CNA role

Work with and under the direction of the LVN/RN in a structured health-care setting

Course Objectives for Acute Care-103

At the completion of the acute care course, the student will be able to:

1. Adapt basic nursing skills used in the long-term care setting to the care of patients who are in the acute care hospital.
2. Assist the licensed nurse in assessing and monitoring the acutely ill patient
3. Document care according to hospital policy
4. Recognize changes in the patient’s condition and report to the RN
5. Master additional nursing skills required for the CNA in acute care such as care of the patient who needs more frequent observation and a higher level of care
6. Care for the patient with tubes/drains, special equipment such as a suction machine or compression stockings and certain conditions such as an orthopedic injury or neurological impairment

Course Objectives (Home Health-CNA 102)

At the completion of the home health aide course, the student will be able to:

1. Adapt basic nursing skills used in the long-term care setting to the care of client in the home environment
2. Define functions and responsibilities of the home health aide
3. Interpret the importance of agency policies regarding employment practices, policies and procedures, supervision, and ethics and confidentiality
4. Interpret medical and social needs of the client being served including various disease states and the effects on the client and their family.
5. Assist the client and the family adjust to illness and disability
6. Assist the client in the home environment with personal care services including personal hygiene, self-care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding, and assisting with mobility
7. Assist the client with cleaning and care tasks such as home safety measures, the use of cleaning materials, maintenance of cleanliness in the kitchen, general cleanliness in the home environment, and the handling of dishes and laundry
8. State an understanding of nutrition concepts including the basic principles of diet, meal planning and serving, and food purchasing, preparation, sanitation and storage.