MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

NCE128  2009 Spring - 9999

Observational Skills for Nursing Assist

1.         Describe specific methods of observing normal versus abnormal signs and symptoms in the adult client. (I)

2.         Identify the basic components of a nutritional assessment. (II)

3.         Explain the cultural considerations utilized during health observations. (III)

4.         Describe interventions taken in acute emergency situations. (IV)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

NCE128  2009 Spring - 9999

Observational Skills for Nursing Assist

I.          Observations of the adult client

            A.        Overview

            B.         Observational skills

            C.        Variations from health

            D.        Considerations of aging clients

            E.         Other

II.         Nutritional Observations

            A.        Diet history/feeding problems

            B.         Specialty diets

            C.        Geriatric nutritional needs

III.       Aspects of major United States cultural groups

            A.        Values

            B.         Beliefs

            C.        Customs

                        1.         Communication patterns

                        2.         Family relationships

                        3.         Health and illness behaviors

IV.       Emergency interventions

            A.        Acutely ill adult client

                        1.         Recognition of warning signs

                        2.         Organizational skills

            B.         Special emergencies