Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course introduces students to provide care for the elderly population. Emphasis will be placed on the roles of elderly caregivers, ethical principles and laws, elderly abuse including the Vulnerable Adult Act, therapeutic communication techniques, and promotion of optimal nutrition in elderly patients. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course discusses body changes and diseases for elderly patients. Emphasis will be placed on the aged-related physiological changes within the various body systems, interpretation of vital signs and promotion of safety when caring for elderly patients. A review of proper body mechanics for caregivers will be addressed. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. NOT DEGREE APPLICALBE.

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course is the practicum portion of NURS G051N. Emphasis will be placed on the demonstration of vital sign assessments, safe use of mobility devices, and proper body mechanic techniques while caring for the elderly patient population. Ten of the twenty lab hours may be completed off-site under supervision. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course prepares students to work as entry-level healthcare workers for patients in various healthcare settings. Aspects of basic nursing care such as biometric data review, infection control, patient transfers, recognition of abuse, patient rights, and appropriate emergency responses will be taught. This course is the theory portion of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program that qualifies the student to take the Competency Evaluation Examination issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Students are required to obtain a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Card. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course prepares students to work as entry-level healthcare workers for patients in various healthcare settings. Hands-on examination aspect of basic nursing care such as biometric data review, infection control, patient transfers, recognition of abuse, patient rights, and appropriate emergency responses will be taught. This course is the clinical portion of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program that qualifies the student to take the Competency Evaluation Examination issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). To pass the course, all 100 hours must be completed in approved clinical sites with an instructor present. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.