Certified Nursing Assistant
Janine Porter, RN
The purpose of this course is
to enable students to
become part of the health
care team by learning the
role of the nursing assistant
in providing patient care. The
students will also take a
written and skills State Exam,
and when passed, will certify
them as a Certified Nursing
Assistant in the
State of Utah.
I feel privileged to work with
the students in this class and
am looking forward to this
semester. I love nursing and
know the importance of
taking care of others in a
facility and/or hospital. This
course is rigorous yet
rewarding to those who seek
to help others in this
dignified field of work. I have
very high expectations for
our class. I expect a
professional atmosphere in
class and especially during
our clinical experience in
various facilities throughout
our community. Thank you
for participating in this class.
It is going to be a great
experience!!
801-402-7900
2015-2016
[email protected]
CLASS DISCLOSURE
Career-Track Requirements
In order to qualify to take the state examination and attend clinicals, students
must:
1. Attend class the maximum required hours.
2. Pass all exams with a minimum score of 80%.
3. Pass the class with a minimum of 80%.
4. Correctly demonstrate all skills and maintain 80% criteria prior to clinicals.
5. Complete all required clinical hours.
6. Maintain at least satisfactory citizenship grades.
7. Student must not have committed a felony.
8. Must be 16 years or older by the first day of class.
I CANNOT OFFER A MAKE-UP FOR ABSENCES! IT IS THE
STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO BE IN CLASS AND AT CLINCALS
WHEN SCHEDULED!
MULTIPLE ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENTS LOSS OF
ABILITY TO QUALIFY FOR CLINICALS AND TAKE THE STATE
EXAMS!
Class Fees
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$20.00
Due: ___________
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Pay to the office or mydsd
Includes the CNA State
candidate hand book
and classroom supplies
(gloves, Personal
Protective Equipment,
skills supplies, and
name tags for clinicals)
State testing fee
$75.00
Due: ____________
Pay to the office or
mydsd
Equipment and
Materials Needed
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Scrub uniforms will be worn to class
daily and clinical sites and will be the
responsibility of each student.
Clean non-skid shoes and a watch will
be required for clinicals.
1-2” binder with dividers
Blood Pressure Cuff & Stethoscope
Textbook
The text book is provided by the school.
If not turned in at the end of the semester,
there will be a $75 charge
Immunizations:
-
All immunizations must be up-to-date
A TB (tuberculosis) test is required to
attend clinicals.
An influenza vaccine is required to
attend clinicals.
Immunizations are due:______________
Course Grading
Course Grading
Scale
Students must pass essential
competencies prior to receiving a grade.
94-100%
90-93%
97-89%
84-86%
80-83%
77-79%
74-76%
70-73%
67-69%
64-66%
60-63%
0-60%
This class is a two period class. Grading
will include participation points wearing
scrubs, quizzes, lab assignments, and
exams.
All grading will be recorded in 3rd
period and will be duplicated for 4th
period grade.
Clinicals will be worth 300 points: 200
points for skills performance, 75 points
for attendance and punctuality; and 25
points for nursing home observation.
Assignments
There will be
reading and a
homework
worksheet every
night. I will not be
collecting these for
a grade, although
Please note that
students who do not there will be a QUIZ
maintain 80% on exams EVERY DAY
and in class or who do containing the
not meet citizenship
information from
criteria will not be
the reading and
allowed to attend
the clinical
homework.
experience in the
second quarter or
take the state
exam.
Exams
Tests may be re-taken if
the student scores under
an 80%. The re-take
exam must be a minimum
of 80% to qualify them for
the state exam.
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Attendance
This class is a
career-track
program and is
subject to a stricter
attendance policy
than general
classes in the Davis
School District.
Hours in the
classroom and
clinical
attendance are
mandated by the
Utah Nursing
Assistant Registry.
Students are
allowed a total of
three excused
absences over the
two quarters (1 full
semester).
Each student is responsible for passing
off the required skills before attending
clinicals. I will offer 2 skill make-up
days, one before school and one after
school clinicals for students to
pass off the skills.
Citizenship Grading
This is based upon student's classroom and clinical
behavior. An uncorrected series of negative behaviors or
one serious incident of negative behavior may result in
disciplinary action. Such disciplinary actions may include
an inability to attend clinicals, take the state examination,
and may result in possible termination from the program.
Serious negative behavior includes, but is not limited to
conduct such as:
1. Repeated incidents of disruptive or nonproductive behavior
2. Overt disrespect for school authorities or staff
members
3. Direct or willful disobedience of school
rules/clinical rules or policies
4. Use of vulgarity or profanity
5. Possession, use, or being under the influence of a
controlled substance, or possession or use of
tobacco
6. Safe school violations including fighting, or
possession of a weapon or dangerous item
7. Theft or destruction of property
8. Any incidence of cheating will result in a “U”
citizenship grade in the class for the quarter,
termination from the program, and grade of zero
(0) on the assignment.
Clinical Experience
3
Clinicals dates have not been determined yet,
but will be around__________________. I will
provide more details and paper work about a
month prior to clincials starting. Students will
be scheduled specific facilities, dates, and
times.
 Students will be attending several
different skilled nursing facilities in
Davis County.
 There will be a Clinical Instructor
overseeing the students the entire
shift.
 The student will be paired with a
Certified Nursing Assistant in the
facility. The student will be
participating in patient care.
 There will be 3 shifts; each shift will be
7-8 hours long. This will include
mornings, evenings and one Saturday
morning. We will not be attending
class during clinicals.
 Transportation will not be provided by
the school to and from clinicals.
Sports games, or other important
obligations must be given to the teacher
prior to scheduling (will provide a date of
when I need scheduled by).
Students will be practicing skills in lab on a
mannequin and some skills will be practiced on
another student. Some of these skills include: taking
blood pressure, pulse, transferring, assisting with
walking, height and weight, assist feeding part of a
meal, range of motion, and brushing teeth. This
provides the best and most realistic experience prior
to taking care of real patients.
I have read the class expectations for Mrs. Porter’s CNA class and understand the policies
and expectations. I understand the attendance policy and grading policy that is mandated
by the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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Student Name Printed
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Date