Nursing Assistant Training

√ Overview:

The field of Nursing and Patient Care is extremely rewarding. Our online Nursing Assistant course will help you learn important fundamental, practical skills involved in a career as a Nursing Assistant. Unlike other traditional nursing courses, our online program lets you study at home at a time and place that is most comfortable to you.

This online Nursing Assistant Training course provides an overview of the skills and techniques required in areas such as advanced patient hygiene procedures, environmental health and safety awareness for the practice nurse, and how to ensure patient safety and comfort in the adult care setting. Advanced principles of hygiene provide the learner with an overview of the functions, methods and techniques applied in providing adult patient care with particular emphasis on the daily bath, oral hygiene and the benefits of a back massage in patient comfort. Essential patient personal care routines are also discussed. Environmental health outlines the necessary health and safety procedures relating to patient care and the safe operational use of electrical equipment. Patient care safety measures introduce the learner to techniques that help prevent falls and protect patients who are at risk of injury, burns or scalds, together with steps to prevent the spread of micro-organisms in the care environment.

Studying with Global Edulink has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand. This course is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to study efficiently and guide you to secure your qualification.

√ Who is it for?

• If you work within the healthcare sector (usually at assistant practitioner level), you may be supported by your employer to complete the course.

• Anyone looking to work in a nursing assistant or other role in the healthcare sector. This could be in the NHS or any other private sector.

√ Course Description:

This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum. This course has been designed for 50 guided learning hours.

√ Course Duration:

You will have 12 Months access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

Course Curriculum

Introduction To Nursing

Communication In Nursing

Health And Safety For Nursing

Hygiene For Nursing

Infection Control

Asepsis

Medication Administration For Nursing

Understanding Immune System In Nursing

Rest And Sleep For Nurses

Mobility And Immobility Issues In Nursing

Nutrition

Fluid And Electrolyte Balance

Elimination

Oxygenation In Nursing

√ Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course, learners will also take an online multiple choice question assessment test. This online multiple choice question test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

√ Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded certificate for “Certificate in Nursing Assistant Training”.

√ Entry Requirement:

• There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Having good education background will be an advantage to study this course.
• Learners should be ages 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

√ Career Path:

Also, this online course useful for people who are looking to develop career in:

• Mental Health Nurse
• General Nurse
• Health and Social Care Work
• Carers
• Midwives
• Other Healthcare Professionals