NHSN 030 - Personal Care Aide

(Formerly NVOC 030)
Corequisite:NHSN 031
Advisory:GED or High School Diploma

This course is designed to prepare students to assist elderly, disabled, and ill individuals living at home. This course will help students enhance their communication skills and knowledge of health environment and procedures for emergencies. Students will also learn to recognize physical, emotional, and developmental characteristics of individuals served; personal hygiene, safe transfer techniques, basic nutrition, and other personal care needs.