Nursing Assistant Certification

Module 1: Introduction to Nursing Assistance

• Role of a Nursing Assistant
• Healthcare Team Structure
• Patient Care Responsibilities
• Hospital Environment
• Professional Conduct

Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology Basics

• Human Body Systems
• Vital Organs
• Body Functions
• Medical Terminology
• Common Health Conditions

Module 3: Patient Care Fundamentals

• Principles of Patient Care
• Patient Safety
• Comfort Measures
• Bedside Care
• Daily Care Activities

Module 4: Infection Prevention and Control

• Hand Hygiene
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Standard Precautions
• Isolation Procedures
• Biomedical Waste Management

Module 5: Personal Hygiene and Grooming

• Bathing Assistance
• Oral Hygiene
• Hair and Nail Care
• Skin Care
• Patient Dignity

Module 6: Vital Signs Monitoring

• Temperature Measurement
• Pulse Monitoring
• Respiration Assessment
• Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Oxygen Saturation Monitoring

Module 7: Patient Mobility and Positioning

• Safe Patient Transfers
• Wheelchair Assistance
• Bed Positioning
• Fall Prevention
• Mobility Support

Module 8: Nutrition and Feeding Support

• Basic Nutrition
• Feeding Techniques
• Hydration Management
• Special Diet Awareness
• Meal Assistance

Module 9: Elimination Care

• Toileting Assistance
• Catheter Care Awareness
• Bedpan and Urinal Assistance
• Intake and Output Monitoring
• Patient Comfort

Module 10: Bed Making and Unit Preparation

• Occupied Bed Making
• Unoccupied Bed Making
• Linen Management
• Patient Room Preparation
• Clean Environment Practices

Module 11: Medication Awareness

• Medication Safety
• Common Medication Types
• Assisting with Medication Procedures
• Documentation Awareness
• Reporting Observations

Module 12: Patient Observation and Reporting

• Recognizing Changes in Patient Condition
• Observation Techniques
• Reporting Procedures
• Documentation Basics
• Communication with Nurses

Module 13: Emergency Support

• Basic Life Support Awareness
• Medical Emergency Response
• First Aid Basics
• Patient Transport
• Emergency Communication

Module 14: Communication Skills

• Patient Communication
• Family Interaction
• Active Listening
• Team Collaboration
• Professional Etiquette

Module 15: Elderly and Special Care

• Geriatric Care Basics
• Caring for Patients with Disabilities
• Dementia Awareness
• Emotional Support
• Long-Term Care Assistance

Module 16: Healthcare Safety

• Workplace Safety
• Safe Lifting Techniques
• Fire Safety
• Hazard Identification
• Accident Prevention

Module 17: Documentation and Record Keeping

• Patient Records
• Nursing Notes
• Observation Charts
• Confidentiality
• Record Accuracy

Module 18: Ethics and Professional Practice

• Patient Rights
• Privacy and Confidentiality
• Professional Ethics
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Respectful Care

Module 19: Infection Management in Clinical Settings

• Cross-Infection Prevention
• Equipment Cleaning
• Environmental Hygiene
• Sterilization Awareness
• Safety Protocols

Module 20: Clinical Procedures Support

• Preparing Clinical Equipment
• Assisting During Procedures
• Specimen Collection Support
• Dressing Assistance
• Post-Procedure Care

Module 21: Hospital Operations

• Ward Management
• Patient Admission Process
• Patient Discharge Support
• Inventory Awareness
• Team Coordination

Module 22: Practical Patient Care Scenarios

• Daily Patient Care Activities
• Mobility Assistance Practice
• Vital Signs Assessment
• Documentation Exercises
• Clinical Simulation