NUR 106 Adv Bedside Care Tech
The course is designed as a next step for a nursing assistant or patient care technician on his/her chosen career path, or for the licensed professional who wants to increase knowledge in phlebotomy and cardiac dysrhythmias. The course will guide the student in learning effective skills to enhance knowledge gained in basic nursing assistant training. Key elements of the course include: therapeutic communication, cardiac conduction system, bedside electrocardiogram, phlebotomy skills, standard precautions and patient mobility. Students will be prepared to test for certification as a Phlebotomy Technician and ECG Technician by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Prerequisite
NUR 105 or equivalent; listed on IDPH registry as Certified Nursing Assistant or Illinois licensed healthcare provider (e.g., RN, LPN, EMT); 18 years of age; high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.