Mitchell Junior/Senior High School

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Basic Nursing Assistant
Prerequisites

          Be at least 16 years of age.
          Be able to speak and understand English.
          Cannot be convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.
          Successfully complete 80 clock hours of training and state testing approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

This course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to deliver basic care to resident/clients of healthcare facilities. Topics include: resident rights, communications, safety, observations, reporting and assisting resident/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Upon completion of the course, the student will arrange to take a written or oral examination and will demonstrate skill competency. The course is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities. 4.5 semester hour credits will be received upon completion of the course.

Medication Aide
Prerequisites

          Completion of the Basic Nursing Assistant course.

This course is designed to instruct the experienced Nurses Aide to assume the role of Medication Aide, who has a beginning knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology. Upon completion of the course, the student will be eligible to sit for an exam administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. Successful completion of this exam will approve the student as a Medication Aide. 3.0 semester hour credits will be received upon completion of the course.