Course Standards

2025-2026 Academic Year

HN42 Nursing Fundamentals and Non-Practicum

Course Type: Adapted

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Understand hand hygiene, vital signs, and measuring height and weight11%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.01Understand the importance of hand hygiene.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.02Understand the importance of vital signs and the responsibilities of the nurse aide.5%B3 Apply Conceptual
1.03Understand the nurse aide's responsibilities in accurate measuring and recording height and weight.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.00Understand the nurse aide's legal and ethical responsibility as a member of the healthcare team.11%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.01Understand specific responsibilities and essential functions of the nurse aide in the healthcare setting.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.02Understand resident rights, advocacy, and grievance procedures.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.03Understand the principles of person-centered care and their application in healthcare settings.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.00Understand the importance of infection prevention in the nurse aide role.11%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.01Understand the chain of infection.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.02Understand the nurse aide's role in preventing and controlling infections.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.03Understand bloodborne pathogens and the nurse aide role.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.00Understand the nurse aide role in practicing safety precautions and responding to emergency situations.6%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.01Understand environmental safety precautions, accident prevention, and body mechanics to minimize injury.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.02Understand proper response to medical and facility emergencies.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.00Understand how effective communication facilitates the development of interpersonal relationships needed for resident care.6%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.01Understand the role of effective communication in fostering interpersonal relationships essential for resident care and working with team members.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.02Understand the importance of observation, recording and reporting in the nurse aide role.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.00Understand effects of the aging process and the implications for the nurse aide role.11%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.01Understand the cognitive changes associated with aging.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.02Understand the psychological changes associated with aging.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.03Understand the physical changes and diseases associated with aging.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.00Understand resident personal care, skin integrity, restorative, and rehabilitation care in the nurse aide role.11%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.01Understand the resident personal care needs.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.02Understand how to promote skin integrity.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.03Understand restorative and rehabilitation care.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
8.00Understand the nutrition, hydration, and elimination needs of residents as part of the nurse aide's responsibilities.9%B2 Understand Conceptual
8.01Understand nutritional and hydration requirements of residents.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
8.02Understand common diseases and disorders affecting the digestive system.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
8.03Understand common diseases and disorders affecting the urinary system.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
9.00Understand the nurse aide's role in meeting resident needs and the importance of family support.9%B2 Understand Conceptual
9.01Understand the resident need for family and support systems.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
9.02Understand the nurse aide's role in caring for a resident with mental health illness.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
9.03Understand the dying process and end-of-life.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
10.00Apply nurse aide skills by completing an independent assignment.15%C3 Apply Procedural