Michigan: Certified Nurse Assistant (81 hrs.) Hybrid.

MISSION STATEMENT

Health Career Solutions has as its primary goal a committed dedication in the training of skilled, educated and competent health care professionals who can be relied upon in time of need in providing prudent and compassionate care to both residents of healthcare facilities and victims who may need their services.

GOVERNING BODIES AND STAFF

Ownership

The school is owned by Health Career Solutions, INC

-George W. Chambers IV, President

- T. Priestly, V-President

Administrators/Director

- Shateria Boone Chambers, RN, BSN School Administrator/Director

Instructors

- Shateria Boone Chambers, RN Certified Train-the-Trainer

-DeAndre Robbins, LPN Delegated Instructor, President

Calendar

School will be closed on the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Holiday
• Memorial Day
• Fourth, of July
• Labor Day
• Presidential Election Day
• Thanksgiving and the following Friday
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• New Year’s Day

The school will not be open the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Normal business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.Classes maybe held Sunday through Saturday, days and hours vary, check with school for calendar. All programs have a lecture (in class/online/hybrid), lab section, clinical, and/or (ex) internship that is mandatory.

Enrollment Dates and Entrance Requirements

Enrollment is Monday through Friday.

Enrollment

Programs are taught on clock-hour basis.

Enrollment Requirements

Students must be able to read and write the English language. Students under the age of 18 must have the signed permission of a parent or legal guardian.You must be eligible for placement on the state registry in order to attend our program.Students who have a criminal record, substance abuse or health problems are not eligible for placement on the state registry.

Credit for Previous Education and Training

No credit will be allowed or granted for previous education and training.

Policies relative to absences, leaves, and tardiness, make-up work and suspension for unsatisfactory work or attendance and re-entrance conditions:

Attendance is crucial for the successful completion of the programs; therefore, no more than one 4 hour absence will be accepted. For each absence, the student is expected to arrange for make-up session to complete the work that was missed. One tardy/one early leave constitute one absence. The make-up must be done within 10 business days.Students who do not adhere to the policies regarding attendance may be suspended/expelled and may only be readmitted upon the director's approval. In the case of online and hybrid courses, attendance will be determined in terms of participation.

Grading System and Reentrance Conditions

The grading system is a Pass / Fail system, with a total score of at least 80% on class work, computer work, online wok, home work, and exams. You must get an 80% or better on final exam to pass.100% Pass / Fail is required for all Lab and Clinical. Students' assignments are evaluated daily. Once class work and tests have been completed, a final test is administered for each program. Those who require state certification will then be qualified to sit for the certification exam.

Due Process/Failure/Probation/Readmission Students are responsible for keeping up on grading provided by instructor for classroom/computer/online instruction.Failure to maintain 80% on all examination or completing assignment may lead to suspension/removal from program.If a student is having trouble in an area, additional help is available.Instructor/s may work with student/s on a 1:1 basis to achieve his or her goal.Extra assignments and homework to reinforce the material will be provided.The student will be notified immediately if he or she fails an examination.He or she will be given a chance to work with the instructor 1:1 to cover material he or she is having difficulty with.All extra homework and assignments must be completed by the student.

If the student fails to complete the material, he or she will be put on probation.The student/s will be given a two (2) day period to catch up before the next scheduled examination is administered.If a student fails the next examination after all these measures have been provided, the student will be removed from the program.All assistance is free of charge to the student.Students who wish to reenter the program will have to pay all tuition to retake program.

Student/s may pass written examination and quizzes but fail Lab and Clinical skills.

Student/s will be given one (1) chance after failing classroom lab to redo the skill. A student will be given time to practice the skills with the Instructor on a 1:1 basis prior to redoing the skill/s at no extra cost to the student.The student will be put on probation if he/she fails a lab skill.If a student fails two (2) class room skills they will be dismissed.Clinical sessions are Pass or Fail.Student who fails clinical session will be dismissed and must retake the entire course.Student who is dismissed will have to pay for all tuition and fees to retake the class.

Probation and dismissal policy: A student who is placed on probation for academic reasons will be removed from probation immediately his/her performance improves. Students on probation because of minor infractions will be dismissed, if he/she violates the terms and conditions agreed upon before they were placed on probation.A student maybe suspended or expelled if he/she refuses to follow code of conduct.If suspended, a student may only be readmitted upon the director's approval. Students who are not readmitted will forfeit all tuition and fees paid.

Suspensions will be investigated and handled within 3 business days.If student not taken off suspension, within 3 business days, then student will be expelled from program.If expelled from program student forfeit all tuition and fees.If expelled from program there is no re-admission to our program.If suspended student forfeit all tuition and fees.If re-admitted to program, after suspension, student must pay tuition as if a new student.Your enrollment into this program and paid fee for class is your receipt that you understand and will adhere to the school policy and code of conduct.

Graduation Requirements and type(s) of Certificate(s) or Diploma(s) Issued

The student must complete all coursework and take the respective certification test. Once this is satisfactorily accomplished, a certificate of completion will be awarded to the student.

The student must have a thorough understanding of the class before a certificate or diploma is awarded.

Rules of Student Conduct and Condition for Probation or Dismissal

•All students must wear the school approved uniform, e.g. hospital scrubs or nurses uniform

•Health Career Solutions is a drug-free zone. If a student is found with illegal drugs or alcohol, it is grounds for instant dismissal

•Smoking in and around premises is not allowed

•No weapons are allowed in and around the school premises

•Sexual harassment is prohibited, and could be grounds for expulsion and prosecution

•All students are expected to conduct themselves in an adult manner. Students who violate these conditions may be expelled and never to be readmitted.

Cheating is grounds for Dismissal from the program.There will be no refund on funds if student found guilty of cheating.Student will not be able to attend our program in the future if found guilty of cheating.

A student maybe expelled if he/she refuses to follow code of conduct.If expelled from program student forfeit all tuition and fees.

SCANS Criteria

The Secretary's Commission for Achieving Necessary Skills, or the SCANS criteria, is incorporated into the learning outcomes and activities for the course. They are identified in each general course objective as well as in each specific course objective or learning outcome and address basic skills and workplace competencies:

*maximize resource allocations

*employ interpersonal skills

*use information skills

*use systems concepts

*use technology

*enhance basic skills

*apply thinking skills

* display appropriate personal qualities

Cellular Telephones and Personal Telephone Calls

Students are NOT to receive or place telephone calls or text messages during class, labs, or clinical hours. Cellular telephones are to be turned off before entering the classroom, student laboratory, or the clinical site. Messages for students may be left with the director of program. Messages during an emergency will be delivered immediately to the student.

Nurse Assistant Course

81 hours

Syllabus & Course Outline

Fee: $500

Introduction to Culture Change:

What is Culture Change?

Many long-term care communities are undergoing “culture change”. It is a phrase you will undoubtedly hear from time to time on the floors of the long term care community or in staff meetings.

So, what is “culture change” and what is your role in this culture change? Very simply, culture change is the process an organization goes through to transform itself. The culture of the organization is what it believes, what it values, and how it operates on a day-to-day basis. Culture change is about changing how people treat each other, what they value as important, and how they structure their work. In many ways, culture change is big and broad. But it is also relevant and practical.

An organization undergoes culture change transformation in three main areas:

Physical environment

Organizational structure

Personal/Social interactions

• Physical environment: As culture change takes root in an organization, one can wander the halls and see many of these changes. Often times, nurses’ stations are removed, smaller dining and community areas are created, long hallways are replaced with smaller units, 10-20 Elders residing on each. Many homes introduce plants, animals, and children as a means of enlivening the environment and responding to the plagues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom.
• Organizational structure: In addition to seeing the physical changes, you might observe these organizational changes. Resident-centered decision making. Residents are empowered to make decisions regarding their life. Perhaps it is a small decision, such as what one would like to wear each day, perhaps it is a bigger decision, such as when to get up in the morning, what to eat, what medications to take and how. Resident-centered decision-making occurs on an individual level and also collectively. Resident groups are encouraged to look for ways to be involved and make resident focused decisions. Perhaps the residents want raised flower gardens outside, or a later start to breakfast; that is resident-centered decision making. Other organizational changes include a change in the role and responsibility of staff. Universal workers, while primarily responsible for one main task or area, are cross-trained to provide additional services as needed for the residents. Permanent assignment is another example of an organizational change that impacts the residents and staff. Staff is specifically trained on teambuilding concepts and problem solving to empower them to work through any issues that may arise in the day to-day happenings of the home.
• Personal/Social Interactions: These changes are what you feel when you enter an organization. How staff are treated by leadership, how committed an organization is to caring for the whole person and not just treating their physical ailments, the permission and encouragement staff is given to develop relationships with one another and the residents are all examples of personal/social transformation.

Additionally, there are two factors that impact a home’s culture change success:

• Does this home embrace individuality? Are the individual and unique strengths and needs of the residents accounted for? Is each resident thought of in terms of their medical ailments or for their unique personality and talents? Is staff appreciated for the skills they bring to the organization?

2. Does this home encourage relationship development? Is staff encouraged to work together in teams, to help each other? Is staff encouraged to get to know the residents on a personal level beyond their treatment needs? Do the residents know their caregivers?

A home that embraces the uniqueness of the residents as well as the staff and seeks to create a caring community through the proactive support of relationships is well on its way to culture change success.

The program must be a minimum of 75 hours of training. At least 16 hours is required of classroom instruction in the core curriculum prior to a trainee’s direct involvement with a nursing home resident – and another 16 or more hours devoted to skills training. The remaining hours can be used at the discretion of the designers of the training program.

Hybrid program:Our program is a minimum of 81 hours of training. At least 16 hours is required of classroom instruction in the core curriculum prior to a trainee’s direct involvement with a nursing home resident – and another 16 or more hours devoted to skills training. The remaining 49 hours can be used at the discretion of the designers of the training program, which will be online.

Sample 81 Hour Program Schedule

Day 1 Tuseday 12hrs

In Class Lecture 7am to 7:30pm

Unit 1 the Long Term Care Facility

Unit 2 the Long Term Care Resident

Unit 3 Resident Rights

Unit 4 Nurse Aide as a Member of Health Care Team

Unit 5 Human Interaction

Core curriculum Lecture 12hrs.

Day 2 Wednesday 12hrs

In Class Lecture 7am to 7:30pm

Unit 6 Infection Control

Unit 7 Safety/Emergency Procedures

Core curriculum Lecure 4hrs.

Core Curriculum Completed after Unit 7

In Class Skills 11am to 7:30pm Lab/Skills 8hrs

Unit 8-1 Introduction to Personal Care

Unit 8-2 Oral Hygiene

Unit 8-3 Skin Care

Unit 8-4 Hand and Foot Care

Unit 8-5 Hair Care and Shaving

Unit 8-6 Perineal Care

Unit 8-7 Bathing

Unit 8-8 Dressing and Appearance

Unit 9 Care of Resident Environment

Hybrid Online lectures & Quiz 21hrs.

Unit 8-1 Introduction to Personal Care

Unit 8-2 Oral Hygiene

Unit 8-3 Skin Care

Unit 8-4 Hand and Foot Care

Unit 8-5 Hair Care and Shaving

Unit 8-6 Perineal Care

Unit 8-7 Bathing

Unit 8-8 Dressing and Appearance

Unit 9 Care of Resident Environment

10 Care of Resident with Cognitive Impairment

Unit 16 Care of Resident with Developmental Disability

Unit 19 Care of Resident with Communicable Disease

Day 3 Tuesday 12hrs.

In Class Lecture & Skills 7am to 7:30pm
Lab/Skills 12hrs

Unit 11 Creating an Environment for Restraint Elimination/ Reduction/ Appropriate Use

Unit 12 Vital Signs/Height/Weight

nit 13 Meeting Nutrition/ Hydration Needs

Unit 14 Elimination

Unit 15 Restorative/ Rehabilitative Care

Unit 17 Depression

Unit 18 Death and Dying

Unit 20 Clinical Practicum Integration of Clinical Skills

Day 4 Tuesday 12hrs

In Class Lecture & Skills 7am to 7:30pm

Lab/Skills 4hrs

Meet at Clinical Site 8hrs devoted to Clinical Practicum.

Day 5 Thursday 12hrs

Or

Day 1 Tuesday 10hrs

In Class Lecture 8am to 6:00pm

Unit 1 the Long-Term Care Facility

Unit 2 the Long-Term Care Resident

Unit 3 Resident Rights

Unit 4 Nurse Aide as a Member of Health Care Team

Unit 5 Human Interaction

Core curriculum Lecture 12hrs.

Day 2 Wednesday 10hrs

In Class Lecture 8 am to 6:00pm

Unit 6 Infection Control

Unit 7 Safety/Emergency Procedures

Core curriculum Lecture 4hrs.

Core Curriculum Completed after Unit 7

In Class Skills 11am to 7:30pm Lab/Skills 8hrs

Unit 8-1 Introduction to Personal Care

Unit 8-2 Oral Hygiene

Unit 8-3 Skin Care

Unit 8-4 Hand and Foot Care

Unit 8-5 Hair Care and Shaving

Unit 8-6 Perineal Care

Unit 8-7 Bathing

Unit 8-8 Dressing and Appearance

Unit 9 Care of Resident Environment

Hybrid Online lectures & Quiz 21hrs.

Unit 8-1 Introduction to Personal Care

Unit 8-2 Oral Hygiene

Unit 8-3 Skin Care

Unit 8-4 Hand and Foot Care

Unit 8-5 Hair Care and Shaving

Day 3 Tuesday 10hrs.

Unit 8-6 Perineal Care

Unit 8-7 Bathing

Unit 8-8 Dressing and Appearance

Unit 9 Care of Resident Environment

10 Care of Resident with Cognitive Impairment

Unit 16 Care of Resident with Developmental Disability

Unit 19 Care of Resident with Communicable Disease

Day 4 Tuesday 10hrs.

In Class Lecture & Skills 8 am to 6:00pm
Lab/Skills 12hrs

Unit 11 Creating an Environment for Restraint Elimination/ Reduction/ Appropriate Use

Unit 12 Vital Signs/Height/Weight

nit 13 Meeting Nutrition/ Hydration Needs

Unit 14 Elimination

Unit 15 Restorative/ Rehabilitative Care

Unit 17 Depression

Unit 18 Death and Dying

Unit 20 Clinical Practicum Integration of Clinical Skills

Lab/Skills 4hrs

Day 5 Tuesday 10hrs

7am to 5:00pm

Meet at Clinical Site 10hrs devoted to Clinical Practicum.

Day 6 Thursday 12hrs

NURSE AIDE EQUIPMENT FURNISHED

The school will furnish the following equipment, namely:

Adequate space, lighting and ventilation

A sink with hot and cold running water with hand faucets accessible in the room, or readily accessible to the room.

Hospital bed with regular mattress (no air mattresses, etc.) (Electric or manual)

Bedside table (night stand)

Side chair or straight chair

Soiled linen hamper

Provisions for privacy: curtain or screen

Commode or toilet

Wheelchair with footrests and brakes

Lamp

Wastebasket

Toileting Supplies

Bedpan and cover (fracture pan and full bedpan)

Toilet tissue

Catheter

Incontinence briefs

Urinary drainage bag (Drainage spout must be type that inserts into a pouch.)

Alcohol wipes

Leg band to secure catheter or tape

Graduated container (Preferably clear plastic).

Yellow food coloring or a substitute to color the water

Funnel or irrigation syringe to fill the urinary drainage bag

Urinal

Air freshener

Cotton balls

Urine collection device

Measuring and Recording Supplies

Digital thermometers

Lubricant for rectal temperature

Scale (non-digital stand-up scale)

Device for measuring height (Measuring device that is attached to a stand-up scale)

Watch or clock with second hand for vital signs

Blood Pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) multiple sizes

Stethoscope (single and double earpiece)

Linens

Sheets (flat and fitted)

Blanket or bed spread

Pillowcases

Gowns and bedclothes

Washcloths

Towels

Bath blankets

Underpads (disposable, reusable, or comparable substitute)

Covered pillows for positioning (minimum of 4)

Lift Pad

Clothing: normal and adaptive

Undershirt

Pants (sweat suit or elastic waist pants)

Button front shirt

Socks

Non-skid foot wear

Slip or half slip

Underpants

Bra or camisole

Mouth Care Supplies

Emesis basin for spitting

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Denture container

Denture cleaner or toothpaste

Full set of real dentures

Mouthwash and swabs for oral care

Drinking cups

Water pitcher

Dental floss

Lubricant (lip balm)

Penlight

Bath Supplies

Basin

Soap, regular and/or rinse-less type

Soap dish

Robe

Deodorant

Shower chair

Q-tips

“Occupied” sign

Grooming Supplies

Combs

Brushes

Curlers

Skin care supplies – Lotion, oil, etc.

Nail clippers

Nail file or emery boards

Orangewood sticks

Razors

Shaving cream/soap

Shampoo

Blow dryer

Pail

Water proof sheets

Large pitcher

Mirror

Hair accessories

Aftershave

Nutrition Supplies

Dishes

Dish covers

Food trays

Clothing protector

Spoon, knife and fork, including common assistive devices

Napkins

Water pitcher

Cups

Standard measurements for fluid containers

Sample menus

Straws

Diet Card

Cereal and milk, or Jell-O, or pudding

Ambulation/Transfer Supplies

Cane

Transfer belt or gait belt

Crutches

Walker

Miscellaneous

Tape measure

Facial tissues

Paper towels and dispenser

“No Smoking” signs

Mannequin - jointed and anatomically correct.

Infection Control

Disposable Gloves - assorted sizes

Disinfectant for cleaning supplies

Plastic bags

Plastic isolation bags

Isolation tags

Goggles

Special Items

Anti-embolism stockings (TED)

Hand rolls

Positioning devices

Pressure relieving mattress

Small calculator

Teaching supplies

Anatomical Chart

Charts forms (e.g., ADL flow sheets, food acceptance records, intake and output records, graph and flow sheets for vital signs, blood pressure and weights.)

Medical dictionary

Weights and measures equivalence chart

Incident / Accident Forms

List of Equipment furnished by student

The student must furnish pens, pencils, uniform, immunizations, TB testing, purchase text book, insurance, you must have access to a reliable computer with an Internet connection. Having a high-speed Internet connection is preferred (at least 56k); book bag, transportation to and from clinical/clinic/externship site, and a notebook. The school provides all other equipment needed for the duration of the training.

All equipment furnished by the school is located at the School, and the School is responsible for the location and assignment of students for nurse aide clinical practicum.Medical Assistant internship/ex-tern ship may be assigned by the school, but student is encouraged to participate.

Federal Requirements

The Michigan Nurse Aide Training Curriculum Model, 2006, meets minimum Federal/State Requirements for Nurse Aide Training Programs.

The following are the Federal requirements, which are incorporated into the curriculum:

Program Objectives

The overall objective of the Nurse Aide Training Program is the provision of quality services to residents in long term care facilities by nurse aides who are able to:

• Form a relationship, communicate and interact competency on a one-to-one basis with the residents:
• Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ emotional, social, and mental needs through skillfully directed interactions:
• Assist residents in attaining and maintaining functional independence;
• Exhibit behavior in support and promotion of residents’ right; and
• Demonstrate observational and documentation skills needed in the assessment of resident’s health, physical condition and well-being.

The above are the program objectives, which reflect federal requirements.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM

Clinical practicum will be held at a State approved Nursing Home or long term Hospital Unit. Students will not be paid for this clinical practicum. Supervision of the students in this training will be provided by Shateria Chambers, the primary instructor and assisted by a secondary instructor.

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

Placement assistance is provided by the school. Any placement enquiries received by the School is posted on the general bulletin board.Placement is not guaranteed.

REFUND POLICY

All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school before enrollment.An application fee of not more than $25.00 may be retained by the school if application is denied. All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within two business days after signing/filling out application with the School. All refunds shall be refunded within 30 days.Once the two business days have elapsed the following policies will apply:If the applicant cancels up to one business day of the start of the first class session a withdrawal fee of $100.00 will be kept and all other fees, including tuition will be returned. No refund will be made after the end of the 1st class day. The only exception to this policy will be for military service, death in immediate family, serious illness or hospitalization. A written request for exception to the refund policy must be submitted to the Administrator's office within 3 days of last class attendance.

REIMBUSEMENT POLICY

Health Career Solutions accepts students from healthcare service facilities that have tuition reimbursement plans. Because tuition is required to be paid prior to the start of class, the student must secure payment from his / her employer or sponsor. However, if the student chooses to pay the tuition out of his / her pocket, the student will obtain a paid receipt from the school for reimbursement from the employer / sponsor.

SPECIAL NEED POLICY

Health Career Solutions provides supportive services and academic assistance to special needs students enrolled in the school. Handicapped, academically and economically disadvantaged or those who have limited English proficiency are assisted with additional teaching materials e.g., tape records, computer online lecture, and one-on-one teaching on the problem areas. The administrator or his designee will meet with each affected student on remedial strategies to best assist the candidate achieve his/her goals,

Students who wish to file a complaint with the State of Michigan may do so at www.michigananps.net.

1-517-335-0002.

ABUSE POLICY

Health Career Solutions maintains an operational policy that prohibits any form of abuse, such as, physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, ethnic abuse, neglect and misappropriation of school property. Specifically, our policy and procedures on abuse include the following;

•Screening of all potential teachers and students

•Training teachers and students about abuse and its consequences

•Prevention methods and procedures

•Investigation of all abuse allegations

•Protection of the injured party while investigation is conducted

•Reporting all abuse incidents to the appropriate authority / agency

•Following an investigation, if an abuse is determined to have occurred, the abuser shall
be summarily dismissed from the school immediately