NURSING ASSISTANT SYLLABUS - Sno-Isle TECH
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NURSING ASSISTANT
SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor: Gwen Pilon, MN, RN
Office Hours: Instructor will have online office hours, posted on Schoology
Office/Class Location: Building 1, Room 135
Phone: 425-348-2227
Email: pilongs@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Email is best way to contact me. I attempt to answer emails within 24 hours during the
work week.
Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center is administered by Mukilteo School District and follows MSD
School Board Policies and Procedures.
COURSE INFORMATION 2020-2021
Given the rapidly changing recommendations and requirements related to
the COVID-19 pandemic, all information is subject to change. Any changes to
course plan or requirements will be communicated to students and
parent/guardian as soon as possible.
Course Description:
“The course is designed to prepare students for employment with the entry-level skills of a
certified nursing assistant in nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities,
home or community health agencies, or other healthcare facilities.
The content includes, but is not limited to, basic essentials of healthcare, interpersonal
skills, medical terminology, the structure and function of the human body, legal and ethical
responsibilities, employability skills, and safety in the workplace.
Students will learn emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) –
health saver level.
Using the academic foundation of medical terminology, accurate mathematical operations
and computations, and knowledge of the life sciences, students will demonstrate technical
skill competency in real-life healthcare situations.
The program criteria are dictated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health
Services (DSHS) for a standard CNA program, and the National Healthcare Foundation
1Standards and Accountability Criteria.” (State Framework for Nursing Assistant Programs,
Draft. June 1, 2020)
The Nursing Assistant program is a one-year course for 11th or 12th grade students.
The curriculum is in accordance with the National Nurse Aide Assessment program
(NNAAP) for the WA State Certification Exam. The state exam for certification is at the
end of 2nd Semester at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center.
Prerequisites: Health and Biology
Session Times: Monday-Friday: AM Session 7:55 -10:25 AM; PM Session 11:10 AM to 1:40 PM
Credits:
High School Credits: 3 Elective credits
Equivalency Credit: 1 Lab Science credit
CTE Dual Credit:
Everett Community College: (Must have a C or better average grade)
10 credits Nursing 100
Consortium of Colleges: 17 credits available (Must have a B or better average
grade)
Intro to Healthcare 116: 4 credits
Medical Terminology 104: 3 credit
Certified Nursing Assistant - Clinical Externship (AHE164): 1-2 credits
NA Patient Care 162: 6 credits
NA HIV 170: 1 credit
NA PC Basics 129: 3 credits
Clinical Internship: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM. One Friday,
and two sequential weekends. Total 40 hours.
COURSE MATERIALS (provided by the school):
Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants (10th Ed.) ISBN 9780323655613
Workbook for Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants (10th Ed.) ISBN
9780323672887
Clinical Skills for Nursing Assisting (Elsevier, Online resource)
LMS: Online course teaching and materials will be based in Schoology
A variety online and multimedia resources will be utilized to supplement the
primary text.
2REQUIRED MATERIALS (provided by student):
Scrubs: Prints may be worn in classroom only. Solid colors with matching top and
bottom for clinical days.
Wristwatch with capabilities to show seconds.
ID Badge (provided by Sno-Isle TECH - to be worn every day)
Hair ties for long hair
If student has any barriers to obtaining these items, including financial concerns, please
discuss with course instructor or with School Director Wes Allen or Assistant Director Kim
Brown. Assistance is available.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, student will:
Be able to safely and correctly perform 22 required skills, pass written and skills-
based state certification testing.
Be able to safely and accurately perform other clinical skills (in addition to the
state tested skills) relevant to patient care.
Be able to describe the role and scope of practice for a Certified Nursing Assistant,
as well as the other members of the healthcare team and explain how this informs
their professional practice.
Be able to demonstrate understanding of the major body systems, common
diseases and disorders, and how the understanding of anatomy and physiology
informs their care of patients.
Will demonstrate a working knowledge of safety, infection control and emergency
procedures by explaining how they would respond in a given clinical situation.
Be able to understand and communicate in the clinical setting using appropriate
medical terminology and abbreviations.
Be able to identify clinical and ethical concerns in the patient care setting and
discuss how to handle these situations professionally.
Be able to demonstrate or discuss appropriate strategies and methods of caring for
patients who are impaired or have special needs.
Be able to explain the steps for applying for a job, how to interview and will have
completed a work portfolio to include a cover letter and resume.
Have successfully completed training in First Aid and CPR for Health Care
Providers.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
This course prepares students for a career as a healthcare professional. Students will
be expected to behave in a professional manner consistent with industry standards.
Students are expected to participate and engage with course and clinical at the level
of responsible, adult professionals.
3 Healthcare professions require behaviors of integrity, professionalism, respect and
compassion. These behaviors are expected when interacting with nursing facility
residents, facility staff, as well as school staff and other students.
Scrubs and professional appearance (see professional policies) expected for all in
classroom days.
No perfume or cologne. Avoid any heavily scented clothing detergent, soaps, lotions
and beauty products.
Online sessions require student dressed to school dress code, scrubs not required.
APA Format, 7th Edition will be the standard format for all projects and papers.
Cell phones to be kept in lockers during class time, turned off and put away for
online sessions.
Students will comply with the personnel policies of clinical facilities and the
professional policies of the school regarding behavior, dress and electronic device
use. Failure to do so may result in termination of the clinical experience and
disqualification for CNA exam.
As part of the learning experience, all students will be expected to take turns for
practicing skills. Utmost respect for fellow students is expected. Confidentiality is
to be maintained. Zero tolerance for bullying.
To qualify to take the State CNA exam, students must maintain an overall course
grade of 80% or better.
Ultimately it is the decision of the instructor to approve participation in the clinical
rotation.
CERTIFICATE OPPORTUNITIES
American Heart Association CPR for healthcare providers
First Aid Certificate
Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant
PROFESSIONAL POLICIES
Scrubs are to be worn every day in class and clinical. Scrubs should be clean,
unwrinkled and in good repair. Scrubs should be laundered in warm or hot water
and machine dried after every wearing to prevent any cross contamination.
Clean and neat appearance. Long hair must be tied back and away from the face.
Clinical sites are FRAGRANCE FREE. No perfume or cologne. Avoid any heavily
scented clothing detergent, soaps, lotions and beauty products.
Shoes with non-skid soles, closed toe and covered upper foot.
Scrubs with patterns may be worn in class ONLY. Solid color scrubs
(matching tops & bottoms) will be required for clinical days.
Scrub pants should not drag touch the floor for purposes of safety &
disease control. If scrub pants are too long, they will need to be hemmed.
4 Faculty and students must always wear their Sno-Isle TECH ID.
Students must have a watch, a black writing pen, and their ID badge with
them at all times while providing care.
Fingernails: no artificial nails, no nail polish, natural nails no longer than ¼”.
Minimal jewelry.
Body piercing (other than ear piercing and/or 1 very small facial piercing) must be
covered with tape.
Tattoos – Facility has no visible tattoo policy. During clinical shifts, all tattoos must
be covered with clothing or bandage.
Attendance and punctuality (for class and clinical) are essential and will be part of
the attendance and participation grade.
No cell phones or food allowed in patient care areas. Cell phones may be used on
designated breaks ONLY.
ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING
Assessment Criteria and Grading Policies (as percent of total grade):
Attendance, participation (10 %)
Reflective Journals, Professional Portfolio (10 %)
Quizzes, Exams (30%)
Projects and Presentations (20%)
Skill competencies (30%)
MSD Grading Scale
A = 94 to 100 % B- = 80 to 83 % D+ = 67 to 69 %
A- = 90 to 93 % C+ = 77 to 79% D = 60 to 66%
B+ = 87 to 89% C = 74 to76% P = 55%
B = 84 to 86 % C- = 70 to 73 %
Late Work or Make-up Work: All assigned work must be completed and turned in on-time to
receive full credit. Students with special circumstances requiring extra time must negotiate
with the instructor on an extra time request form with new due date prior to the due date.
Late work without prior arrangement will be deducted 10% per day late.
When absent, students must take responsibility to contact instructor and actively seek out
missed work.
Grading communication: Students are encouraged to review their grades at least weekly to
verify correctness of entries and be aware of their progression in the course. Any concerns
should be addressed with instructor as soon as possible. To qualify to take the State CNA
exam, students must maintain an overall course grade of 80% or better.
5Lack of progression in skills or pattern of grades below 80% will be reviewed with the
student. If there is no improvement, the student, parent, counselor, and Sno-Isle
administrator will be contacted to develop a collaborative plan for student support and
success.
COURSE CONTENT
Students will complete the following units and skills competency over the course of the school
year. Clinical hours will be completed during 2nd Semester.
Units (not necessarily taught in this order):
1 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
2 Communication: Interpersonal, Cultural & Digital
3 Information Technology Applications
4 Healthcare Systems (History, Healthcare Delivery System, Teaming)
5 Career Development and Employability (Portfolio-competencies)
6 Legal/Ethics (Rules, Regulations, Information Collection, OSHA)
7 Safety/Emergency Situations
8 Infection Control
9 Basic Technical Skills (BLS/CPR, Charting)
10 Specific Skills & Knowledge of Practice – Personal Care Skills
11 Mental Health & Social Service Needs
12 Specific Skills & Knowledge of Practice – Care of Cognitively Impaired
13 Specific Skills & Knowledge of Practice – Basic Restorative Services
Skills:
These are the minimum required skills for CNA testing, additional skills may be added per
instructor judgement.
HAND HYGIENE (HAND WASHING) APPLIES ONE KNEE-HIGH ELASTIC
STOCKING
ASSISTS TO AMBULATE USING TRANSFER BELT ASSISTS WITH USE OF BEDPAN
CLEANS UPPER OR LOWER DENTURE COUNTS AND RECORDS RADIAL PULSE
COUNTS AND RECORDS RESPIRATIONS DONNING AND REMOVING PPE (GOWN
AND GLOVES)
DRESSES CLIENT WITH AFFECTED (WEAK) FEEDS CLIENT WHO CANNOT FEED SELF
RIGHT ARM
GIVES MODIFIED BED BATH (FACE AND ONE MEASURES AND RECORDS WEIGHT OF
ARM, HAND AND UNDERARM) AMBULATORY CLIENT
MEASURES AND RECORDS URINARY OUTPUT PERFORMS MODIFIED PASSIVE RANGE OF
MOTION (PROM) FOR ONE SHOULDER
6 PERFORMS MODIFIED PASSIVE RANGE OF PROVIDES CATHETER CARE FOR FEMALE
MOTION (PROM) FOR ONE KNEE AND ONE
ANKLE
POSITIONS ON SIDE PROVIDES MOUTH CARE
PROVIDES FOOT CARE ON ONE FOOT TRANSFERS FROM BED TO WHEELCHAIR
USING TRANSFER BELT
PROVIDES PERINEAL CARE (PERI-CARE) FOR MEASURES AND RECORDS MANUAL
FEMALE BLOOD PRESSURE
Winter/Spring: Students will do a 40-hour clinical internship caring for residents in a clinical
facility, paired with a CNA staff member while under the supervision of Sno-Isle Instructor.
Students will care for and see patients, male and female, in all stages of dress and undress.
Students will complete their clinical hours during a two-week Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
rotation sometime during the 3rd quarter. Students will sign up for their preferred
internship weekends in January. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to
Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center and then be transported in the school van to the clinical site.
Students with an 80% or higher GPA at the end of quarter three with 40 completed hours of
clinical experience will be eligible to sit for the Washington State Certification Exam.
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color,
national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained
dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following
employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and
Title IX Coordinator Bruce Hobert (425-356-1319), hobertbl@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Lisa Pitsch (425-
356-1277), pitschla@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330),
moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-
Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204
7REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Must be completed and documentation submitted to instructor for items 1-7,
PRIOR TO END OF 1st SEMESTER (1/29/2020). Late submissions will result in
deductions in participation grade.
If student has any barriers to completing these requirements, including financial concerns,
please discuss with course instructor or with School Director Wes Allen or Assistant Director
Kim Brown. Assistance is available.
1. Mandatory Tuberculosis (TB) Screening: required by the Federal government for all
healthcare workers. Two options – 2 step skin test OR blood test.
Where to get a TB Test?
https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/IllnessandDisease/Tuberculosis/wheredoig
etatbtest)
TB Skin test is a 2-step procedure: can be done at primary care provide or a community
health clinic, may be covered by health insurance.
The TB or PPD “two step test” requires 4 visits:
Step 1: A small injection is placed on the inner aspect of the forearm
Step 2: It is “read” (looking for a bump) 2 – 3 days later
Step 3: 1-3 weeks later a small injection is placed on the inner aspect of the
forearm
Step 4: It is “read” (looking for a bump) 2 – 3 days later
TB Quantiferon Gold blood test – one time only blood draw, may be covered by insurance.
Available at Any Lab Test Now for $199 (https://www.anylabtestnow.com/everett-
98208/tests/quantiferon-tb-gold-plus/). No provider order needed.
2. Vaccination record: Students will provide a copy of their vaccination record to include:
MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B and seasonal influenza.
How to obtain your immunization record:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Immunization/ChildProfileHealthPromotion/
ForParents/AccessyourFamilysImmunizationInformation
If student has a religious or medical exemption, documentation of the exemption will be
required. https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/348-
106_CertificateofExemption.pdf
3. Flu Vaccine: Students are strongly encouraged to get this vaccine; it is covered by
medical insurance. Given the current pandemic, it is highly likely that clinical facilities
will REQUIRE a flu shot, unless the student has a medical or religious exemption. If
8there is a flu outbreak in the community or at the clinical facility, students that have
not been vaccinated will not be able to complete their required 40 hours of internship
(clinical rotation) and will not be able to take the state CNA exam.
4. Mandatory 5 panel urine drug screening: This is a 5-panel urine drug screen that can be
done at some provider office laboratories, community health clinic or community lab.
This test is for the presence of drugs in the urine. Most clinical facilities have a Drug Free
policy for all clinical workers and employees.
Available at Any Lab Test Now for $49 (https://www.anylabtestnow.com/everett-
98208/tests/urine-5-panel-standard/). No provider order needed if done at ALTN.
5. Criminal Background Check: This short online questionnaire is a Federal
requirement for healthcare workers. The form will be completed in class.
6. CPR: This is a one day, in person 3 ½ - 4-hour Healthcare Provider course that requires
passing a written test and skill demonstration. It must be BLS for Healthcare Providers
through American Heart Association. The cost is usually around $50 - $75 and the card is
good for 2 years.
Class may be available at Sno-Isle, check with course instructor.
7. Social Security Number: Students must have a valid social security number to be
eligible to sit for the state certification exam. Please discuss with instructor if you have
any concerns.
8. Licensing Fees.
Washington State Certification Exam: $124 (written and skills test)
License Fee: Initial Application $65, annual renewal thereafter $70
9. Transportation is required on the 5 clinical days due to the clinical hours of 6 am to
2:45 pm. There is limited parking at the Skilled Nursing facility and all students will
meet at the school and be driven in the clinical van. Note 4 of the 5 days will be on
Saturdays and Sundays.
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