Course Syllabus

The syllabus does not set up in the normal format when posted on this page, however if you go to Files you can download or print it out. Titled "Spring syllabus 17-18".   Also those who are unable to get a print out will receive the syllabus at orientation.  

Keep in mind that the syllabus is a guide for the class and is not set in stone.  As the class moves forward, dates and assignments may change slightly (each class is different and I will speed it up or slow it down as warranted for comprehension or as new experience arise that we can take advantage of).  However, everything on the syllabus will be covered before the class finishes.  

This is a fast paced class.  You will have a  great deal of information to take in and assimilate, so make sure you keep up or stay ahead of the chapter reading, and do the questions at the back of each chapter.

 

QUINCY COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS –Spring Jan. 23rd to April 6th 2018
Certified Nursing Assistant  CNA 100-62				Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9a.m.—2:30 p.m.
Instructor		Marie Denise Shea RN, MSN, CRNI			Phone:		617-405-5983
Office		Suite 118B			Email:		mshea@quincycollege.edu
Mailbox		Adjunct Faculty Suite, 2nd floor			Quincy College Policy see Student Handbook
Office Hours – Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:30-3:30 p.m. or by appointment
MON	TUE		WED	THU		FRI		SAT
	9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.			9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.		9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s)

American National Red Cross (2013) Nurse Assistant Training 3^rd ed. United States: Krames Staywell Strategic Partnership Division

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Certified nurse assistants (CNA’s) provide basic care for patients as part of the healthcare team. Learn skills and techniques to help meet patients’ physical and emotional needs through classroom teaching, skills lab training, and hands on patient care. Hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and healthcare organizations are looking for CNA’s able to care for those who are ill, injured or disabled and to work with a diverse population in a variety of health care settings. This class will prepare you to take the CNA license exam.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

• State the five (5) principles of care and demonstrate integration into practice.
• Display consistent professionalism in appearance, communication and actions.
• Differentiate laws, ethics and state regulations concerning CNA Scope of Practice.
• Demonstrate proper technique of all skills required in accordance with MDPH guidelines.
• Take State Examination for licensure.

 

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT

 

On Campus

This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. The majority of the course content will be delivered through lectures, video and group learning activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with peers concerning the content. The course has a portal page, which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). This course has a lab skills practice component conducted on campus.

 

Clinical Practicum:

This course requires hands on patient care in healthcare facilities off campus. Attendance is mandatory as absence results in the lack of necessary hours determined by MDPH. Students will be under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Quincy College Instructor and will be evaluated for patient safety, professionalism, infection control, and the transference of theory into practice in the clinical setting.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

Students will be taught in formal (lectures) and informal classroom settings (group activities) interacting and learning together. Films, videos and media format instructions will be used often in supplementation to reading and group activities. Reverse classroom technique will be in the form of peer-teaching presentations and during skills demonstration. Mock state examinations during last week of course are used to prepare students for License Exam. Student participation is expected and questions are encouraged to facilitate discussions.

 

GRADING POLICY

This class contains four (4) exams and a class presentation each of which is worth 20% of the grade. A rubric for the presentation is supplied which explains the points for each component of the presentation. A grade of 80% (B-) is required for the written portion of the class and students must receive a passing evaluation during the clinical practicum from the instructor in order to pass the class and graduate with a certificate. Clinical is a Pass/Fail evaluation and students in jeopardy of failing will be given a written warning with reasons listed and meet with the instructor prior to finishing their clinical rotation.

Final grades will not be released until students have completed their course evaluations, or until three weeks after classes end.

 

Grade	%	GPA	Grade	%	GPA	Grade	%	GPA
			A	> 93	4.0	A-	90-92	3.7
B+	87-89	3.3	B	83-86	3.0	B-	80-82	2.7
C+	77-79	2.3	C	73-76	2.0	C-	70-72	1.7
D	60-69	1.0	F	< 60	0.0
I	Incomplete	0.0	W	Withdrawal	0.0	AUD	Audit	0.0

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance is not be graded however attendance will affect academic performance. This course is approved and monitored by the Mass. Department of Public Health who has requirements for the number of hours attended in the classroom, skills lab and practicum in order to be allowed to sit for the State Licensure Exam. All tardiness, absenteeism and leaving early must be deducted in minutes and hours of attendance taken daily. Warnings will be issued to those in jeopardy of failing due to lack of attendance or consistent tardiness. Only two (2) absences during the classroom/practice lab portion of the class, and on (1) during clinical are allowed. In the event of personal emergencies instructor notification and consultation is required, and pass/fail will be dependent on the circumstances and hours missed. Students must notify instructor in advance of absences for mandatory issues, ex. Court appearances.

 

MAKE-UP POLICY

Absent students may meet with instructor during office hours or by appointment to acquire missed handouts. Students are responsible to independently seek any class notes from classmates. Modules of the class subject matter may be put on canvas for viewing at the instructor’s discretion. Missed written or skills tests will be taken at an agreed upon day and time by instructor and student, but must be prior to the next successive test on class schedule.

 

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

Quincy College Plymouth Campus cancellation of classes will be announced on the QC portal or your Canvas email. During bad weather the media must state “Quincy College Plymouth Campus”. Stating only Quincy College will apply only to the Quincy Campus. Cancelled classes that require make up will occur on a Monday, Wednesday or Saturday. Students will be notified of date and time a week in advance. If the instructor cancels a message will be sent out to the class via the Portal on the college website. If class is cancelled your assignments and homework must still be completed and are due the next class.

 

COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR

The best means of communication is by email. Use your college-issued email. If you do not have a working Quincy College email account, please contact Information Technology at: support.quincycollege.edu.

 

STUDENT ID CARDS

Students are required to carry a Quincy College ID card on their person at all times. Professors are authorized to request that a student leave the classroom if that student is unable to present a student ID.

Students are required to visibly wear the student ID on their person during all clinical practicum rotations.

 

COURSE CONTENT

Course content may be modified by the instructor.

This syllabus is subject to change

 

Class	Date	Topic	Assignment
1	1/23/18	Being a Nurse Assistant Working in the health care system Medical Terminology & Abbreviations	Read chapters 1 &2 Study Medical Abbreviations
2	1/25/18	Understanding Legal and Ethical Aspects Understanding the people in our care. Medical Terminology & Abbreviations	Read chapters 3 &4 Study abbreviations
3	1/26/18	Communicating with people Controlling the spread of infection. Medical Terminology & Abbreviations	Read chapters 5 &6 Study abbreviations Study chapters 1-5 for test
4	1/30/18	Test #1 chapters 1-5 Preventing injuries Responding to emergencies	Read chapters 7-9 Study abbreviations Medical terminology
5	2/1/18	Measuring Vital Signs Maintaining a comfortable environment	Read chapters 10 &11 Medical terminology
6	2/2/218	Providing Restorative Care Assisting Positioning and Transferring	Read chapters 12 & 13 Study chapters 6-10 for test
7	2/6/18	Test #2 chapters 6-10 Assisting with Personal Care & Grooming Assisting with meals and fluids	Read chapters 14& 15
8	2/8/18	Elimination Comfort and Rest	Read chapters 16 &17
9	2/9/18	Anatomy & Physiology of Organ Systems Assisting with Admissions and Discharges	Work on Presentation Study chapters 11-15 for test
10	2/13/18	Test #3 chapters 11-15	Work on Presentation
11	2/15/18	Anatomy & Physiology of Organ Systems Peer-Teaching Presentations (1/2 of class) On Chapter 18 Disease Process & Care	Read chapter 18 Practice skills at home
12	2/16/18	Peer-Teaching Presentations (1/2 of class) Providing care for specific illness	Read chapter 18 Practice skills at home
13	2/20/18	Caring for people with cognitive changes and dementia Providing end of life care	Read chapters 19 &20
14	2/22/19	Hand in Hand Dementia Training	Do Hand in Hand worksheets Study chapters 16-20 for test
15	2/23/18	Providing care for infants & children Providing care for people in their homes.	Read chapters 21 & 22 Practice skills at home
16	2/27/18	. Test #4 chapters 16-20 Providing care for infants & children Providing care for people in their homes.	Practice skills at home

 

 

LAB CONTENT

This should be included if your class includes a lab component. Lab content may be modified by the instructor.

 

Class	Date	Topic	Assignment
1	2/9/18	Preventing spread of infection Maintaining comfortable environment Body mechanics Heimlich & emergencies Personal Protective equipment (PPE)	Read & know Unit 2: chapter 6, 7, & 8 Watch videos
2	2/15/18	Range of Motion Assisting positioning and transferring. Vital signs (pulse, respirations, temperature & blood pressure) Height & weights	Read & know Unit 3 chapter. 9, 10, &11 Watch videos
3	2/16/18/	Mouth & Denture care Hand & Foot care/Nail care Hair care & grooming Bed bath, shower Dressing and undressing	Know chapter 12 & 13 Watch videos
4	1/23/18	Bed bath, shower Dressing and undressing Practice all learned skills	Read & know chapter13 Watch videos
5	3/1/18	Elimination (bedpans & catheters) Assisting with meals & fluids (Intake & output measurements & documentation) Admissions & Discharges	Read & know chapters 14, 15, & 16 Watch videos on proper techniques for skills
6	3/2/18—3/9/18	Practice all learned skills in groups and independently	Watch videos
7	3/9/18	Students tested individually on each skill.	Read & know Unit 4, chapters 17, 18, 19, &20 Watch videos
8	3/12/18---3/17/18 3/20, 3/22/ & 3/23/18 _______   3/30/18	SPRING BREAK   ________________________ Clinical Practicum: Nursing facility 8am-3pm   __________________________________ _HOLIDAY WEEKEND____________________	SCHOOL CLOSED   ___________________________   CLINICAL TU, THU, FR     SCHOOL CLOSED
9	3/27-3/29/18	. Clinical Practicum: Nursing facility 8am-3pm	CLINICAL   TU, WED, THUR
10	4/3 & 4/4/18       4/6/18	Mock State Exams         GRADUATION	Preparation to take licensure exams—Practice all skills according using proper technique.     12 pm noon