Patient Care Fundamentals  

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This course is designed to provide students interested in the careers that involve patient care with entry level skills most commonly associated with the career Nursing Assistant. The students are required to meet both national and intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with a specific focus on the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Upon completion of this course and its prerequisites, this course meets the Certified Nurse Assistant curriculum content as specified by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation. Students meeting all academic, attendance, and age requirements may sit for the Georgia Registry’s Examination. Successful completion of the Georgia Registry Examination allows students to seek employment in the state of Georgia as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

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  • Supply List for class.

    Large Notebook to keep all work and handouts

    looseleaf notebook paper

    pencils

    BLACK ink pens

    color pencils or markers

    page dividers (5)

    bright sunny smile

    can do attitude

    and a lot of heart

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    Valid (not expired) driver's license or Georgia identification card

    Social Security Card (name on SS card and ID above must be EXACTLY the same)

    Copy of up to date Immunization Record (available at Thomas County Public Health Department)

    PPD (TB) screen and a 5 drug screen panel-  May both be obtained from Archbold Urgent Care for about $40 total.  Please call 228-4136 to schedule an appointment.

    ALL OF THE ABOVE IS DUE THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL.  I MUST HAVE DOCUMENTATION IN YOUR FILE TO BE IN THIS CLASS.  I MUST SEE YOUR ID CARD AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, I CAN NOT ACCEPT A COPY.

    Uniform- $35-will be ordered

    Solid white non-slip sole shoe- $20-30  may not be canvas, must be full shoe, no CROCs, no holes or cut outs.  Check at Wal-Mart.  Needed by December.

    Liability Insurance- $15 -will be purchased thru TCCHS

    Background check- Thomas County Sheriff's Department- $10- application will be completed at school

    CNA certification test-$112     The test will be paid for by the school ONE time.  Our pass rate for the past 3 years has been 93% or above. Students that study and are in school daily should pass the state test on the first try.  Students that do not pass on the first try will be scheduled to retest and the parent will be responsible for the fee. (Hint Hint: be in school and study!)

     

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