LAKE
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Nursing
Assistant (Long-Term Care) Program
INTRODUCTION
Welcome
to the Lake Technical College Health Science Education Department and the
Nursing Assistant Long-Term Care program. Your future holds for you a rewarding
and challenging health career!
This
Master Plan of Instruction has been prepared to help you in orientation to the
school and to become familiar with the requirements of the Nursing Assistant
program. We will do everything in our
power to make this educational experience both enjoyable and challenging. We believe that faculty and students have
reciprocal rights and duties toward each other in the education process. We will strive to instruct, motivate,
demonstrate, guide, and encourage the student, and facilitate learning; and, we believe the student must desire and
seek knowledge, display professional behavior, demonstrate initiative by
participating in his/her own learning and demonstrate understanding by giving a
high quality of patient care.
Your
instructors are licensed nurses with years of clinical experience. Please feel
free to call on us for help at any time.
HEALTH
SCIENCE EDUCATION MISSION
The
mission of the Health Science Education Department is to prepare students to
meet the health care needs of a growing and diverse population, while serving
as productive members of our local, state, national, and international
communities.
NURSING
ASSISTANT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
We
believe that nursing is an assisting science and art, which includes the
promotion and maintenance of optimum health standards, as well as the care and
rehabilitation of the sick and the teaching of appropriate health care. It is our belief that the CNA is an essential
and distinct part of the health team. We
further believe that qualified students may learn to become beginning
practitioners in a variety of careers in the health field.
We
believe the curriculum must have a unified and organized pattern. The educational experiences should be
meaningful and build from simple to complex and should provide opportunities to
apply new learning directly to real life situations or CNA practice. All facts and concepts drawn from physical,
biological, and social sciences should be selected
because of direct importance to the process of learning to assist
patients.
We
believe that continuous evaluation of a student’s progress is necessary in
measuring the effectiveness of instruction and in achieving the stated
objectives of the program.
We
believe that individuals who meet the legal requirements of the state together
with potential for success and satisfaction are welcomed into this program.
We
believe that Nursing Assistant education is a continuous process that carries
on after completion of the program.
ADMISSIONS
/ CONTINUANCE REQUIREMENTS
Lake
Technical College's admission policy for Nursing Assistant Long-Term Care
requires that applicants should be academically, physically, and emotionally
capable of meeting the demands of the program chosen. Applicants make initial application through
the Admissions Office.
The
Nursing Assistant Long-Term Care program has the following minimum admission
requirements. Students must:
Complete
a Lake Technical College application.
Be at least 18 years of age and a senior in high school if
dual enrolled.
Meet
the definition of Good Moral Character and have the ability to perform
Essential Physical and Emotional requirements
Submit
proof of a negative two-step Tuberculin test and/or chest x-ray (within one
year’s time) and influenza. The flu vaccine is required during flu season
(October 1 to March 31).
Submit
a completed residency form with documentation to Admissions.
Have
a negative drug screen (to be conducted) prior to attending clinicals.
Have
a criminal background report without any felonies (to be
conducted by LTC).
Show
proof of accident insurance.
ESSENTIAL
TRAINING TASKS
Health
related occupations are demanding, both physically and emotionally. Before entering a program in the health
field, it is important to review the following tasks that have
been established. Their performance is essential for success in the
program.
Physical
Requirements |
Mental
and Emotional Requirements |
Ability
to perform repetitive tasks |
Ability
to cope with a high level of stress |
Ability
to walk the equivalent of 5 miles per day |
Ability
to make fast decisions under high pressure |
Ability
to project audible verbal communications at a distance of 4 feet |
Ability
to cope with the anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner |
Ability
to reach above shoulder level |
Ability
to manage altercations |
Ability
to interpret audible sounds of distress |
Ability
to concentrate |
Ability
to demonstrate high degree of manual dexterity |
Ability
to cope with confrontation |
Ability
to work with chemicals and detergents |
Ability
to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation |
Ability
to tolerate exposure to dust and/or odors |
Ability
to assist with problem resolution |
Ability
to adapt to shift work |
Ability
to work alone |
Ability
to grip |
Ability
to demonstrate high degree of patience |
Ability
to distinguish colors |
Ability
to adapt to shift work |
Ability
to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and a maximum of 100 pounds |
Ability
to work in areas that are close and crowded |
Ability
to bend a knee |
|
Ability
to sit or stand for long periods |
|
Ability
to perform CPR |
|
MORAL
CHARACTER
According
to Florida Statutes, CNAs must be screened through the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) PRIOR to employment and must meet
the standards of moral character. A
history of the following offenses DISQUALIFIES a CNA from employment:
Murder |
Incest |
Manslaughter |
Arson |
Kidnapping |
Prostitution |
Obscene
literature |
Assault
to a minor |
Sexual
battery |
Vehicular
homicide |
Lewd
and lascivious behavior |
Lewd
and indecent exposure |
Child
abuse/aggravated child abuse |
Aggravated
Assault |
Abuse/neglect
of disabled adult or elderly |
Exploitation
of disabled adult or elderly |
False
Imprisonment |
Sexual
performance by a child |
Negligent
treatment of children |
Killing
of unborn child by injury to mother |
Fraudulent
sale of controlled substance |
Theft,
robbery and related crimes if the offense is a felony |
Prohibited
acts of a person in familiar or custodial authority on a child |
Relating
to drug abuse prevention and control, if offense was a felony or if other
person involved was a minor |
BACKGROUND
SCREENING - DRUG TESTING
The
Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA) requires all employees whose
responsibilities may require them to provide personal care or services to
residents/patients or have access to their living area or personal property to
undergo a background screening. A
student whose background screening reveals prior arrest incidents may be counseled regarding potential employment
opportunities as well as the ability to complete the training program at LTC.
The
healthcare profession recognizes that substance abuse among its members is a
serious problem that may compromise the ability of the abuser and jeopardize
the safety of patients entrusted to their care.
The College, in its effort to maintain high standards of education and
clinical practice and to comply with requirements mandated by cooperating
clinical facilities, has implemented a drug-testing program. The purpose of the drug testing is to
identify students who may be chemically impaired and unable to perform expected
duties causing concern for the health and safety of the student and/or those
under his/her care. If at any time
during a pre-clinical screening, random screening or reasonable cause
screening, a student refuses to be tested, the student will be withdrawn from
the program. If at any time the
student’s drug test is positive and has not been medically
approved, the student will be withdrawn from the program.
INSURANCE
As
a clinical requirement, students must show proof of accident insurance. Any student who does not have proof of
private health care insurance coverage may purchase the school accident
insurance through Lake County Schools to fulfill this requirement. This insurance is provided
at a very reasonable cost and provides coverage during school hours. Information regarding purchase of school
accident insurance may be obtained from the College’s Admission
Office and at the "New Student Orientation".
ACCOMMODATIONS
Federal
and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students
with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s IEP or 504 plan or
postsecondary student’s accommodations plan to meet individual needs to ensure
equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify,
present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan
with their postsecondary provider.
Students
desiring accommodations or updates to their accommodations are encouraged to
self-identify as early in the program as possible. In order to receive
disability accommodations, students must self-disclose the disability to the
Students with Disabilities Coordinator and provide documentation that clearly
shows evidence of a disability and applicable accommodations. The Students with
Disabilities Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student, program
chairperson and faculty to discuss the documented disability and applicable
accommodations.
Accommodations
received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary
education. Accommodations change the way the student is
instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such
areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments, assessments, time
demands, schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special
communication systems. Documentation of the accommodation requested and
provided is maintained in a confidential file.
TUITION
Tuition
is charged for adult students at a rate established by
the State legislature. Current fee information is available in the Admissions
Office. Tuition is waived for eligible high school
dual-enrolled students. Tuition is due prior to the first day of each semester
based on the Lake Technical College payment calendar. Failure to pay all fees
due at the time class begins will result in not being able to attend class
and/or clinical if applicable.
CLASS
SCHEDULE
Nursing
Assistant Long-Term Care is a 120-hour program. The course combines classroom
hours and clinical hours. Classroom
hours will be from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays as scheduled for day programs
and 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM for evening programs.
Hours of clinical instruction will vary and may start as early as 6:45am
and end as late as 7:15pm. All schedules
will be posted well in advance but are subject to
change based on program and/or facility needs. It is important to note that
clinical experience schedules are dependent upon the availability of
appropriate personnel at the clinical site. As such clinical experience hours may be adjusted in order to meet the program requirements.
Students will be notified well in advance if this is
to occur.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY
In
an effort to develop appropriate work ethics, Lake Technical College students are expected to attend all class sessions. As is expected in
the workplace, when it is necessary to be absent due to illness or emergency
situations, all students are to notify the faculty at least one hour prior to
the start of class or clinical or as soon as circumstances (i.e. auto accident
hospitalization, etc.) safely allow students to contact the faculty. The
student attendance policy for each postsecondary program is consistent with
industry standards.
Campus
attendance is kept via a computerized system. It is the responsibility of the student to
log in and out in order to receive credit for class time. This allows the
school to keep accurate attendance records for the actual number of hours and
minutes attended. Faculty are not expected to manually
enter student attendance. Only one override is permitted
for failure to log in or out. Therefore, failure of a student to log in and out
may result in a documented absence. Logging in or out for another student or
having another student log in or out is unacceptable behavior and may result in
dismissal. Only regularly scheduled class hours will be
reported for attendance. Make-up time will not be accepted except as
approved by the Executive Director of Lake Technical College.
Absences
A
student who is absent for six (6) consecutive class sessions will be withdrawn
from enrollment in his/her program. A student withdrawn for absenteeism must
petition administration to return. A student having medical documentation or
documentation of an extenuating circumstance does not need to petition to
return. Students exhibiting a pattern of consecutive absences less than six
days will be subject to dismissal as determined by a School Intervention Team.
(SIT).
If
a student has a pattern of absences that could lead to excess, a SIT meeting
will be held as necessary to attempt to alleviate issues and to counsel the
student of possible alternatives and consequences. Students who miss more than 10%
of their program will not be allowed to complete the
program without making up missed hours to meet the 90% attendance requirement.
Students must write a formal appeal to the Executive Director in order to make
up time. It is important to note that this may require the student to re-enroll
the next semester and pay tuition for those hours. Only regularly scheduled
class hours will be reported for attendance.
Lake
Technical College’s current school catalog, states, “The expectation of Lake
Technical College is that all students will be in attendance each day of the
school year.” The student attendance code for each postsecondary program is
consistent with industry standards as recommended by the program advisory
committee and approved by the administration of Lake Tech. Licensure program
attendance policies are more rigid due to licensure requirements.
Excessive
absences may result in an unsatisfactory knowledge, skills, and/or professional
skills grade and can result in termination from the program. Only regularly
scheduled class hours will be reported for attendance.
Absence
of 8.0 hours for Nursing Assistant will result in a written reprimand by the faculty
and a meeting with the Health Science Department Chairperson with the
understanding that the student:
Will be placed on probation.
May
continue in the class provided he/she misses NO more than a total of 12.0 hours
for Nursing Assistant.
May
return on a space available basis with the next class to make up missed time
during the clinical section. The student
will have to make up the time in scheduled 8- or 12-hour shift increments, even
if the shift(s) exceed needed make-up time. Student will not
be allowed to complete only a partial sift(s).
Must
reregister for the appropriate 8- or 12-hour clinical day(s) and pay accident
insurance (if applicable), tuition and malpractice insurance.
Notification
of Absences
In
an effort to develop appropriate work ethics, Lake Technical College students are expected to attend all class sessions. A student who finds it necessary to be absent
due to illness or emergency situations MUST notify the faculty no later than
one hour before the start of class that day.
Failure
of notification will result in:
a verbal reprimand at the first no-call, no-show.
a written reprimand for the second no-call, no-show.
a SIT meeting for the third no-call, no-show.
Tardiness
As
in the workplace, students are expected to be in their
seats promptly in the morning, after break, and after lunch/dinner. Students are expected to notify the faculty before the start of class
of any anticipated tardies. Excessive tardiness will result in a SIT meeting
and a Probationary Contract.
Excessive
tardiness will impact grades and may result in an
unsatisfactory knowledge, skills, and/or professional skills grade and
termination from the program.
Probation
A
student may be placed on probation when his/her
academic grades, skills performance or attendance may jeopardize his/her
ability to successfully complete the Nursing Assistant program. The purpose of probation is to formally
notify the student and develop a plan to address and resolve any problems
impeding his/her success.
PLAN
OF INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
Teaching
Methods
Pre- and post-testing, lecture, web-based materials,
demonstration and return, discussion, group interaction, required reading and
written assignments, oral reports, role playing, question and answer, unit
examinations, skill practice, individualized instruction, self-directed
learning activity packages, clinical experience, field trips, textbooks,
workbooks, projects, reports, simulations, hands-on computer experience,
collaborative learning, videotaped instructions, films, audio tapes,
transparencies, guest speakers, board examples, and labs are among the teaching
methods utilized.
Online
Access
Technology
is an integral part of our daily lives. From smart phones to electronic
tablets, these devices are becoming items that many cannot function without. In addition, the Internet is changing the way
education is delivered. Lake Technical College
strives to ensure that our students are able to compete in this technology
driven world. With this in mind, it is recommended
that students have an online presence and access to the internet.
It
is also important that students have an email address that they check on a
regular basis. A lot of information may come to you through your email,
so it is important that you check it regularly. If you do not have an
email address, there are numerous services that
provide FREE email addresses. Please make sure your faculty have a
current, working email address for you. See your faculty for more
information.
Social
Media
The
advent of social media has created a world-wide
communication medium for persons of all ages. While extremely popular, these
websites have also created their own set of “not-so-popular” problems such as
cyber-stalking, identity theft, cyber-bullying, cyber-cheating (posting of
exam, or other course material), and a host of other nebulous challenges that
users may face. Another reality associated with social media is its
far-reaching consequences for those who share posts that may
be seen by others as inappropriate.
Potential
employers, current employers, civic, or educational organizations you may be
associated with, and many others are looking at social media sites for
information that may tell them things about an individual. Students should also be cautioned on how private their social media
content really is – despite the settings on an account. All social media sites are potentially
vulnerable. A simple search of how to
view pages that are set as “private” for a popular social media website yielded
numerous responses for ways to view the content. Everything from blogs to
online videos offer to explain how to accomplish this task.
Students
in all programs need to be cognizant of the fact that most professions rely on
great moral character. It is recommended that when using social media, assume
that all posts will be seen/read by everyone with access to the internet
Evaluation
Evaluation
of a student’s knowledge and skills include class performance, pre- and post-testing,
unit examinations, practical test evaluation, required written and workbook
assignments, clinical observation of performance objectives, decision-making,
attendance, professional skills, and other methods are used for evaluation.
Clinical
Experience
Students
may receive clinical experience under the direct supervision of their faculty
and/or preceptor. Clinical experiences will be at facilities within Lake and
surrounding counties with whom Lake Technical College has formal contractual
agreements. Students must have reliable transportation for clinical
experience.
GRADING
PROCEDURE
Lake
Technical College is a postsecondary institution designed to provide trained
individuals to industry. The grading scale for this program reflects industry
standards. The approved postsecondary program grading requirements must be met if the student is to receive a certificate.
GRADING
SCALE FOR THE NURSING ASSISTANT LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM IS:
93-100 Outstanding
Progress
85-92 Average
Progress
Passing
<
77 Failing
Program
grades are based on the three criteria: Skills, Knowledge, and Professional Skills. Each area counts as one-third of the grade
and a 77% is required in each area.
KNOWLEDGE
(33 1/3% of the grade)
The Knowledge grade is composed of written exams and assignments. An average Knowledge grade of 77% is required
for successful completion of this program.
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS (33 1/3% of the grade)
The
Professional Skills grade is based on personal
appearance, attitude, attendance and punctuality. The Professional Skills grade
will be determined according to the Professional Skills standards outlined below. An average Professional Skills grade of 77% is
required for successful completion of this program.
Professional
Skills
Effective
professional skills are the cornerstone to successful employment. Students are expected
to demonstrate productive professional skills during all phases of enrollment. Faculty
will work with students who need assistance in this area to improve the overall
possibility for successful employment.
Attendance: Attends class for all scheduled
hours assigned, arrives/leaves on time, contribute to class discussion and is
actively involved in all activities.
Character: Displays academic integrity
(inclusive of not committing plagiarism), trustworthiness, dependability,
reliability, self-discipline, and self-responsibility.
Teamwork: Respects the rights of others; is a
team worker; is cooperative; ensures confidentiality in all classroom, clinical
and other matters; demonstrates professional behavior in interactions with
peers, preceptors, and faculty.
Appearance: Displays appropriate dress,
grooming, hygiene, and wears full regulation uniform of the day.
Attitude: Displays a willingness to cooperate
and accept constructive criticism; sets realistic expectations; approaches
assignments with interest and initiative.
Productivity: Follows safety practices;
conserves materials and supplies; maintains equipment; stays on task and
utilizes time constructively; demonstrates proactive leaning through involvement
in activities and contributions to class discussions.
Organization: Manifests skill in prioritizing
and management of time and stress; demonstrates flexibility in handling change;
completes assignments on time; uses work time appropriately.
Communication:
Contacts faculty to report concerns; notifies faculty of tardy/absence
one hour before start of class; seeks clarification and understanding through
appropriate, pertinent questions.
Leadership:
Displays leadership skills; appropriately handles conflict and concerns;
demonstrates problem-solving capability; maintains appropriate relationships
with supervisors/faculty and peers; follows the chain of command.
Respect:
Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity; does not engage in
harassment of any kind to include but not limited to verbal, nonverbal, and
written; addresses faculty and peers in appropriate tone and with appropriate
language to include but not limited to electronic (email, text, etc.)
communications.
SKILLS
(33 1/3% of the grade)
The
Skills grade results from performance in the lab and clinical setting. A clinical performance evaluation is completed at the end of each course within the program. An
average Skills grade of 77% is required for successful program completion.
Program
Progress
Students
are required to complete the program of training within the hours allotted by
the State of Florida for completion.
Progress must be at a rate that will allow completion of the program
within the number of hours stated in the Curriculum Framework (http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/).
Failure
to progress at this rate may impact financial aid and
will require the student to meet with the program faculty, Health Science Education
chairperson, a College advisor and an administrator by way of a SIT meeting in
order to identify an appropriate completion point or to assist the student in
selecting a more appropriate training program.
Students
will receive a written assessment of grades at the end of each grading
period. If at any time during the
grading period a student’s academic and/or clinical progress falls below the
expected standard, the student will be counseled as to
the steps required to bring the grade to a satisfactory level before the end of
the grading period.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTIFICATES
Students
must meet the following program requirements in order to earn a certificate:
Successfully
complete and demonstrate all competencies specified in the State of Florida curriculum
framework for the program.
Successfully
earn at least a 77% average in each area of Knowledge, Skills, and Professional
Skills.
Proficiency
in the competency standards listed in the Master Plan of Instruction must be demonstrated.
DRESS
CODE
Students
who attend Lake Technical College shall dress in a manner appropriate for the
job in which they are receiving training, including any special protective gear
and professional uniforms. All clothing, makeup, and jewelry must be clean,
neat, modest, in good repair, appropriately sized, and be neither distracting
nor offensive.
The
Executive Director or designee has the final authority for determining whether or not a student’s apparel conforms to the dress
code. If it is determined that it does not, students will be required to change
into clothing which will conform to this code or leave campus. Students may
return to campus when they have changed into appropriate clothing.
Dress
Guidelines
Appropriate
dress for the program shall consist of what is generally acceptable dress in
health care facilities in the Lake County area.
The uniform is to be worn with pride and
dignity, and good grooming must be carefully observed. Appropriate dress will constitute a portion
of each student’s professional skills grade.
Specifically, this means all Nursing Assistant students will wear:
1. Clean Black
scrub top and light gray scrub pants or skirt.
Uniform should not be worn for any activity not
associated with the program. All
uniforms must be free from wrinkles.
Clean
plain black socks for men; neutral hosiery for women with skirt/dress or white
socks with slacks.
Clean,
all black polishable, closed heel and toe, oxford or loafer-type shoes. Shoelaces, if applicable, must be clean and black.
A
watch with a second hand and black ink pen.
Lake
Technical College Health Science patch attached 1 1/2 inches below the left
shoulder seam of the uniform.
A
Lake Technical College student picture I.D. must be worn
when the student is on campus or in the clinical setting.
Special
Notations. For patient, staff, and student safety, the following rules must be adhered to:
No
jewelry other than a watch, a wedding/engagement ring, or one pair of small
stud (not to exceed 8mm) type earrings, post style, may be worn for pierced
ears, hoop earrings must be no larger than one inch in diameter. No other visible body piercings are
acceptable.
All
visible body art (tattoos, Henna, etc.) must be covered at all times when
participating in any clinical activity.
No
nail polish other than clear is allowed. Nails should be no longer than end of
fingertip. Artificial nails (to include, but not limited to, gel finish, silk
tips, Gelish finish, shellac) are not permitted.
Eyelashes are to be natural in color and, as with nails, artificial
eyelashes are prohibited.
No
perfume or cologne may be worn in the clinical areas.
Make-up
should be conservative, including minimal eye make-up.
Hair
must be worn above the collar and away from the face at all times when in
uniform.
Good
personal hygiene must be observed. A suitable deodorant should
be used and adequate care of the mouth is mandatory.
Students
are expected to arrive on time to any clinical
experience out of respect for the facility and to minimize disruption to the
clinical experience. Students arriving after clinical assignments have been made may not be permitted to stay.
REMEMBER
– STUDENTS AT THIS COLLEGE ARE PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN A POSITION WHERE
PUBLIC RELATIONS MUST BE A MAJOR FACTOR IN ONE’S
SUCCESS. INDIVIDUAL DESIRES CANNOT
ALWAYS TAKE PRECEDENCE.
GENERAL
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Campus
Safety
Lake
Technical College makes every effort to provide a safe environment for all
students, visitors, faculty and staff. Basic safety standards, which will
include fire drills, weather drills, lockdowns, equipment usage, and traffic
regulations, will be covered in the program
orientation and within the program as applicable. These basic safety standards will be reinforced throughout the program enrollment. Students should immediately report any safety
concerns to a faculty or administrator.
Please refer to the school catalog for more campus safety information.
Food
and Drink in Program Areas
To protect equipment and furnishings in the
classroom and laboratory areas, only drinks, in closed, covered containers, are permitted. No food is allowed, unless specific
permission is granted by the faculty. However, under no circumstance may
food or drinks be in the laboratory/ computer or computer testing areas.
Leaving
Campus During School Hours
For
safety reasons, students will notify their faculty when leaving campus early.
Students may leave campus for meals provided this is done
within the allotted time.
Parking
Regulations
Students
may park only in the south parking lot in spaces not designated as staff or
customer service parking. For safety,
loitering in or around vehicles once the vehicle is parked is not allowed and a
5 mph speed limit is enforced. In consideration of the neighbors and classes in
session, loud music in vehicles on campus is prohibited.
Smoking
Lake
Tech is a tobacco free institution. The use of tobacco products of any kind,
including e-cigarettes, is not permitted at any Lake
Tech location, including the parking lots.
GENERAL
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program
Length and Hours
Nursing
Assistant (Long-Term Care) is a 120-hour program that is designed to prepare an
individual for employment as a Nursing Assistant. The student will learn basic nursing skills
necessary to assist patients in meeting physical, mental, and emotional needs
and in performing daily living activities.
The program covers communication skills, ethics, infection control,
anatomy, physiology, nursing skills and nutrition, along with demonstration and
return demonstration of nursing assistant skills.
Upon
successful completion of the classroom portions of the program, the student may
begin his/her clinical rotation in healthcare settings. During the clinical experience, the student may
provide actual nursing assistant care to clients/patients/residents under the
supervision of the faculty.
Our
graduates are eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant listed with the Florida
Board of Nursing and thus become a licensed member of the healthcare team.
The
State Board of Nursing reserves the right to deny licensure to any individual
who does not meet their qualifications.
Personal
Qualities/Health
The
following qualities are desirable for one studying to become a nursing
assistant: good health, good citizenship, a desire to help people and to have
new experiences, a willingness to accept responsibility, alertness to the needs
of people, the ability to get along with others, adaptability, honesty,
dependability, promptness, and kindness.
The
student is responsible for his/her health and any health problems. The student must receive any medication or
other care from a personal physician and may not consult with a doctor while on
duty. The student is to report to the faculty
if emergency personal care is needed while on duty. The school reserves the right to require a
physician's statement if there is reason to believe that the student or student's patient’s health may be jeopardized in a clinical
situation. Any student too ill to
perform patient care when reporting to the clinical area will
be sent home.
Professionalism
and Confidentiality
Nursing
Assistants practice under a code of ethics which safeguards
the patient’s right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of
a confidential nature. As part of the
assigned clinical experience, students will be privy to information about
patients, their families, physicians and employees which
is to be held in strictest of confidence and to be discussed ONLY in accordance
with professional responsibilities.
Violation
of the “confidential communication” will be grounds for probation or
recommendation for dismissal in accordance with program policy.
Background
Check
An
FDLE level two background check complete with
fingerprinting is required prior to entering the clinical phase of the program.
General
Rules for All Nursing Assistant Students
No
student should be lying on or in laboratory beds without the permission of the faculty. All beds used in practice are to be remade with the bedspreads replaced neatly.
All
laboratory equipment should be returned to its proper
place after use. Any broken equipment must be reported to the faculty for repairs.
The
office telephone is for emergencies only.
Please do not use it for other calls.
No
cell phones are allowed in the classroom or clinical
setting unless otherwise instructed by the clinical faculty.
No
student is allowed in the Faculty’s office without
permission.
Conflicts
– at any time that conflict arises, for any reason,
during class time or clinical the student is to avoid a serious confrontation
at all costs. Right or wrong, students
should avoid being part of a bad scenario that would have an impact on the
program. Students should report to the faculty or department chairperson immediately
and allow one of these individuals to de-escalate the situation.
Classroom
Rules
Students
will:
1. Maintain a neat, clean, appropriate appearance.
Demonstrate
punctuality.
Notify
a faculty prior to expected time regarding tardiness or absences.
Seek
permission and follow procedure to leave early when necessary.
Return
from breaks and meal times at specified time.
Respect
the rights of others.
Be
attentive and polite.
Do
not talk to neighbors preventing others from learning.
Respect
the property of others.
Be
patient and considerate of others.
Pay
attention.
Think
before speaking to avoid misunderstanding.
Do
not talk while others are talking.
Demonstrate
good interpersonal relationships with peers and faculty.
Exhibit/attempt
to cooperative, have a congenial attitude with others.
Show
respect for faculty and peers.
Accept
others for themselves.
Contribute
to a learning atmosphere.
Wait
for recognition before speaking.
Do
not interrupt class.
Assist
peers if able and time is appropriate.
Contribute
new or pertinent material on topic when appropriate.
Make
good use of classroom/laboratory time.
Do
reading or assignments when no lecture or formal class is in progress.
Practice
procedures and be prepared for requested sign-off on procedures.
7. Take responsibility for own learning.
Submit
assignments on the specified date. In
the event of an absence, submit assignment the first day of the return to class.
Come
to class prepared by bringing pen, pencil, paper, and books.
Make
up work missed during absence in a timely manner without prompting.
Complete
reading assignments and be able to participate in class discussions.
Be
responsible for all assigned books and equipment.
8. Attempt to do the best possible.
Try
to achieve full potential.
Make
an effort to answer questions when called upon.
Use
time wisely.
See
the teacher privately to clarify any unclear material.
Respect
school and clinical facility property.
Always
leaves classroom, laboratory, and conference area neater than found.
Do
not eat or drink except in designated areas.
Do
not deface property of others.
Be
proud of your school and remember to be an ambassador to the public.
Clinical
Assignment
Each
student is expected to arrive promptly and dressed
appropriately to perform duties.
A student may not leave a duty assignment for any reason, including
meals and breaks without consultation with and an approval from the faculty. Arrangement of clinical assignments will be
the responsibility of the faculty.
Methods
of Address
Students
will address each other, the faculty, physician, office staff and patients with
respect and consideration. Patients should be addressed in a friendly manner but never in terms
of familiarity or endearment.
Meals
Food
and drinks are confined to the Student Center and/or a
designated area. In order to avoid
congestion in the Student Center, each class is assigned
a time for break and lunch/dinner.
Reasons
for Withdrawal
The
school reserves the right to withdraw a student from the Nursing Assistant
program for any of the following reasons:
Unsatisfactory
performance
Disruptive
conduct and/or aggressive behavior
Academic
misconduct (cheating)
Unethical
conduct (i.e., drug or alcohol abuse, breach of confidentiality)
Endangering
a patient or jeopardizing their safety
Excessive
absences
Failure
to comply with requirements as stated in the Master Plan of Instruction
The
final decision for dismissal will be made by school
administration in consultation with the Nursing Assistant faculty and the
department chairperson. Students may
appeal a dismissal by following the school appeals and/or grievance policy. The
policy for filing a grievance can be located in the Student Catalog on the
school website, www.laketech.org. Additionally please note
that students also have the right to contact state agencies regarding a
grievance. This includes:
The
Florida State Board of nursing at http://www.floridasnursing.gov/
The
Florida Department of Education, http://www.fldoe.org
Program
Completion
In
order to complete the program successfully and be eligible to sit for the
certification exam, a student must:
Pass
the theory components of the program with a grade average of 77% or higher
Demonstrate
mastery of all skills in the classroom and clinical area with a grade average
of 77% or higher
Earn
at least a 77% grade average in professional skills
Complete
a minimum of 108 hours of the 120-hour program.
Follow
Up
Lake
Technical College is proud of its graduates and celebrates the next step graduates
take whether it is employment, military or further education. Prior to
completing, students may visit the Career Success Center for assistance with
employability skills such as resume writing. In addition, faculty may provide
students with employment leads. However, it is up to the individual student to actively pursue employment opportunities. We like to hear
how our graduates are doing and want to celebrate your successes so be sure to
communicate with your faculty any employment, military, or further education
you enter. : Students are required to participate in an Exit Interview prior to
their last day in their program.
Certification
Upon
successful completion of the program, students may make
arrangements to take the State of Florida Certification Exam at Lake
Technical College. Lake Technical College is a testing site and works to assist
the student with the application and testing process.
FINANCIAL
AID
Policies and guidelines for the administration
of all financial aid are established according to
federal and state law. Applicants complete an information form, Free
Application for Federal Student Aid, and furnish documentation needed to verify
eligibility. More information on the application process may
be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.
The Financial Aid Office will assist students, where possible, with
access to financial support offered by federal agencies (U.S. Department of
Education – Pell Grants, Department of Veterans’ Affairs), other state and
local agencies and local organizations (scholarships).
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Nursing
service: Nursing Assistant
Position
Summary: The nursing assistant is
responsible for providing direct resident care under supervision of the charge
nurse. The nursing assistant follows
established facility policies and procedures while providing care and
coordinate resident care with other facility personnel and families.
Position
Relationships
Responsible to: Charge
nurse, treatment nurse, nurse supervisor, director of nursing
Interrelationships: Director of nursing, nurse supervisor, charge nurse, treatment
nurse, other department supervisors, physicians, families, consultant personnel
auxiliary service providers.
Qualifications
Education: High
School diploma desirable
Personal: Presents
a neat, well-groomed appearance; good physical and emotional health
Follows
established performance standards and performs duties pertaining to nursing
service policies and procedures.
Request
clarification and/or training for policies and procedures that are not clearly understood.
Provides
direct patient care as assigned, completing assignments accurately and in a
timely manner.
Identifies
special patient problems and reports immediately to the charge nurse.
Provides
nursing care to patients without violating "patient's rights".
STANDARDS
After
successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the
following:
Demonstrate
mathematics and science knowledge and skills
Demonstrate
the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively
Demonstrate
legal and ethical responsibilities specific to nurse assisting
Use
information technology tools
Recognize
and practice safety and security procedures
Demonstrate
employability skills
Provide
emergency care
Describe
the anatomy and physiology of the human body
Perform
physical comfort and safety functions specific to nurse assisting
Provide
personal patient care
Perform
patient care procedures.
Apply
principles of nutrition.
Provide
care for geriatric patients
Apply
the principles of infection control specific to nursing assisting
Provide
biological, psychological, and social support.
Perform
organizational skills following the patient plan of care.
Assist
with restorative (rehabilitative) activities.
Demonstrate
knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS
Perform
skills related to the hospital setting (optional)
PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
See
the attached Florida State Department of Education Curriculum Framework for
program objectives and desired competencies.
2018
– 2019
Florida
Department of Education
Curriculum
Framework
Program
Title: Nursing Assistant (Long-Term Care)
Program
Type: Career Preparatory
Career
Cluster: Health Science
PSAV |
|
Program
Number |
H170602 |
CIP
Number |
0351390200 |
Grade
Level |
30,
31 |
Standard
Length |
120
hours |
Teacher
Certification |
Refer
to the Program Structure section. |
CTSO |
HOSA:
Future Health Professionals |
SOC
Codes (all applicable) |
31-1014
Nursing Assistants |
CTE
Program Resources |
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml
|
Basic
Skills Level |
N/A |
Purpose
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides
coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and
relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education
and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill
proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to
the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work
attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and
occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science
career cluster.
This
program is designed to prepare students for employment
as nursing assistants, nursing aides, and orderlies, nurse aides in nursing
homes or SOC Code 31-1014 Nursing Assistants
The
content includes, but is not limited to, interpersonal skills, medical terminology,
legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, gerontology,
nutrition, pet-facilitated therapy, health and safety including
Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – heart saver level, and employability
skills.
Additional
Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.
Program
Structure
This
program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 1
occupational completion points.
This
program is comprised of courses which have been
assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in
accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.
Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a
transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b),
F.S.
To
teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the
teacher certifications indicated for that course.
The
following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:
OCP |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Teacher Certification |
Length |
SOC Code |
A |
PRN0090 |
Nurse Aide and Orderly |
REG NURSE 7 G LPN 7 G* PRAC NURSE @7
%7%G (Must be a Registered Nurse) |
120 hours |
31-1014 |
*
The LPN 7 G district issued certification is a practical nurse. A practical
nurse can only be utilized as an instructor of the CNA training program when
they are supervised by the program coordinator which
must be a registered nurse. Please refer to F.A.C. 64B9-15.005 for
requirements.
Regulated
Programs
Successful
completion of this program from an approved school prepares the student for
certification for employment as a Nursing Assistant in a nursing home, in
accordance with Chapter 464.203, Florida Statutes. To be approved, this
program must be supervised by a registered nurse and have follow the faculty
qualifications set forth in 64B9-15.005 (3) (a) F.A.C.
New programs must be approved by the Board of Nursing,
Department of Health prior to enrolling students.
Those
students who satisfactorily complete an approved course are eligible to apply
to take the national nursing assistant examination being
utilized in Florida, in accordance with Chapter 464.203, F.S. This program includes both Acute and Long
Term Care.
In
accordance with 64B9-15.005 F.A.C., students will perform nursing skills in the
clinical and simulated laboratory settings under the supervision of a qualified
instructor. The recommended teacher/student ratio in the clinical area is 1 to
12, but the maximum is 1 to 15.
In
accordance with 64B9-15.006 F.A.C., Clinical and simulated laboratory learning
experiences must correlate with 80 hours of didactic instruction In addition, a
minimum of 40 hours clinical experiences must be obtained.
Simulated labs are not a substitute for clinical experience. The clinical
instruction shall include at least 20 hours of long term
care clinical instruction in a licensed nursing home or licensed long term care
facility.
In
addition, Students must have a minimum of 16 hours of training in communication
and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety/emergency procedures,
promoting residents’ independence, and respecting residents’ rights prior to
any direct contact with a resident.
According
to Section 400.211, F.S., persons who are enrolled in
a state approved nursing assistant training program, approved by the department
of education, and may be employed by a licensed nursing home for a period of
four months. However, the certification requirements must be
met within four months of such initial employment.
Common
Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices
Career
Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to
develop in their students. These
practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline
or level of education. Career Ready
Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career
exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of
complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study.
1.
Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
2.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
3.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
4.
Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
5.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
6.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
7.
Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
8.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving
them.
9.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
10.
Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
11.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
12.
Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.
Standards
After
successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the
following:
Demonstrate
mathematics and science knowledge and skills
Demonstrate
the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively
Demonstrate
legal and ethical responsibilities specific to nurse assisting
Use
information technology tools
Recognize
and practice safety and security procedures
Demonstrate
employability skills
Provide
emergency care
Describe
the anatomy and physiology of the human body
Perform
physical comfort and safety functions specific to nurse assisting
Provide
personal patient care
Perform
patient care procedures.
Apply
principles of nutrition.
Provide
care for geriatric patients
Apply
the principles of infection control specific to nursing assisting
Provide
biological, psychological, and social support.
Perform
organizational skills following the patient plan of care.
Assist
with restorative (rehabilitative) activities.
Demonstrate
knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS
Perform
skills related to the hospital setting (optional)
2018 – 2019
Lake
Technical College
Health
Science Education
Nursing
Assistant Articulate Program
Categories
& Criteria |
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Attendance |
Appearance |
Productivity |
Leadership |
|
0-2
Times Tardy = 5 3-4
Times Tardy = 4 5-6
Times Tardy = 3 7-8
Times Tardy = 2 9-10
Times Tardy = 1 >10
Times Tardy = 0 |
Displays
appropriate dressing, grooming, hygiene & wears
regulation uniform of the day. |
Follow
safety practices; conserves materials and supplies; maintains equipment;
stays on task and utilizes time constructively; demonstrates proactive
learning; is involved in activities, and contributes to class discussion. |
Displays
leadership skills; appropriately handles conflicts and concerns; demonstrates
problem-solving capability; maintains appropriate relationships with
supervisors, faculty and peers; follows the chain of command. |
|
In
the event that corrections must be made: |
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|
||||
Attended
Class for all Clock Hrs Assigned |
1
Correction = 8=10 pts. 2
Corrections = 6-8 pts. 3
Corrections = 4-6 pts. 4
Corrections = 2-4 pts. 5
Corrections = 0-2 pts. 5
Corrections = Write up!! |
|||
Organizational
Skills |
||||
Manifests
skill in prioritizing and management of time and stress; demonstrates
flexibility in handling change; completes assignments on time; uses work time
appropriately. |
||||
0-4
Hrs Out = 5 |
Respect |
|||
4-8
Hrs Out = 4 |
Deals
appropriately with cultural/racial diversity; does not engage in harassment
of any kind, including, but not limited to verbal, non-verbal, and written. |
|||
8-12
Hrs Out = 3 |
||||
12-16
Hrs Out = 2 |
||||
16-20
Hrs Out = 1 |
Attitude |
|||
>20
Hrs Out = 0 |
Demonstrates
a willingness to cooperate and accept constructive criticism; sets realistic
expectations; approaches assignments with interest and initiave. |
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Character |
Communication |
|||
Displays
Academic Integrity, trustworthy, dependable, self-discipline, responsible. |
Contacts
faculty to report concerns; notifies faculty of tardy/absence one hour before
start of class; seeks clarification and understanding through appropriate,
pertinent questions. |
|||
Teamwork |
||||
Respects
rights of others, is a team worker, cooperative, professional in behavior and
interaction with peers and faculty |
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LAKE
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Health
Science Education
Nursing
Assistant Long-Term Care Program
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE STATEMENT
I understand and agree that any student in possession of,
using, or under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any illegal substances or
drugs, or any prescription drugs that are not prescribed for that individual on
the school grounds or at any assigned clinical facility, will be subject to
immediate dismissal from the program or any other disciplinary action that is deemed
appropriate by administration. I also
understand that any student, convicted of, pleading no contest (nolo
contendere), or entering into any form of pre-trial program for the use,
possession, manufacture, distribution or being under the influence of any of
the above listed items or substances, regardless of where the alleged offense
occurs, will be subject to immediate dismissal from the program.
As
outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual, law enforcement agencies will be notified of any illegal activity.
Student
Name (Print)
Student
Signature Date
STATEMENT OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING OF
POLICIES
I
have received a copy of the Nursing Assistant program Master Plan of
Instruction.
I
have read, asked for clarification if needed, understand, and agree to comply
with all policies contained therein.
I
understand that failure to comply with these policies results in the
termination of my program.
Student
Name (Print)
Student
Signature Date
LAKE
TECH
HEALTH
SCIENCES PROGRAMS
Student
Confidentiality Statement
I,
____________________________________ (PRINT), understand that as a student of
Lake Technical College Health Sciences Program, I will have access to
private, confidential information regarding the patients at the clinical
sites at which I will be practicing and/ or job shadowing. I also understand that according to the law
(HIPPA) this information is to be held in strict
confidence and not discussed with anyone who does not have a legal right to
know. This includes, but is not limited to, friends or relatives of mine,
former employees of the practice and friends or relatives of the patient. Information pertaining to a patient’s health
status can only be released upon the written
authorization of the patient or patient’s legal representative. Failure to
comply is a violation of Federal Law and grounds for immediate dismissal from
the program of study. Date:_________________ Signature
__________________________________ |