WECM Appendix
CIP	Rubric	Number	Course Name	Semester Credit Hrs	Min Cont Hrs	Max Cont Hrs
51.1614	NURA	1301	Nurse Aide for Health Care Organizations I	3	64	112
51.1614	NURA	1401	Nurse Aide for Health Care Organizations I	4	64	112

CIP Area Code:	51.1614  (Nursing Assistant/Aide)
Course Title:	Nurse Aide for Health Care Organizations I
Course Level:	Introductory

Course Description: Preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident's rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team.

Learning Outcomes: The student will provide basic care to residents in a long-term care facility; communicate and interact effectively with residents and their families based on sensitivity to the psychosocial needs; and assist residents in attaining and maintaining basic comfort and safety. The student will protect, support, and promote the rights of the residents; provide safety and preventive measures in the care of residents; demonstrate skills in observing and reporting; and function effectively as a member of the health care team.

Licensing/Certification Agency: Texas Department of Human Services