Educational Opportunity: Exam Prep/Review: Nursing Assistant (N.A.

Caregiver Services, Inc. was established to provide training and employability skills in the high demand field of health care. Originally established to meet the internal needs of the affiliated home health registry, the school was launched in recognition of a demand in the community that they could meet. BELL Education Center achieved licensure in 2001.

Learning is a continuous process. Our primary purpose is to develop and enhance the abilities of each individual while at the same time providing them with skills that are in high demand and will assist them in their ability to obtain and retain employment.

Program Objectives: As a result of training the student will be able to:

Home care systems

Ethics & Responsibilities of the Health Care Workers

Communication and interpersonal skills

Geriatric Patient Special Needs

Basis Anatomy and Physiology

Basic Math Skills

Basic English Skills

Safety in the Workplace

Basic patient care techniques

Nutrition

Restorative (Rehab) Care

Medical Terminology

Patient Care Plans

Charting and Record Keeping

Emergency Care for the Health Care Professional

Home Care Techniques

Employability Skills

The Nursing Home Patient (Care Techniques)

2. Demonstrate knowledge and hands on proficiency and correct techniques at:

Vital Signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)

Documentation

Communication

Assisting with Ambulation, Transfer, Exercise Programs

Basic Computing

Interpretation of Patient Care Plan

3. Complete a written examination on course material with 75% or higher correct

4. Complete and submit request to state to challenge N.A. Certification Examination

5. Be appropriately prepared to sit and pass Florida Examination for Certification