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DRESS REQUIREMENTS / RULES

The instructor may remove you from a clinical experience if the following requirements are not met:

1. Scrubs will be worn.  They must be red and wrinkle-free.  The Uniform Shop will be here August 26th and will bring sample scrubs for you to try on.  She will sell them for $25.75 for a pair.  She will make out an order slip and you must have her money ready the following week when she delivers them.

2. Your scrub top must identify you as a student of CHS.  Cinnamon Blanchard will embroider on your top if you want or you can find someone or you can get a name tag.

3. Shoes are to be white.  Shoes must be kept clean.

4. Wedding/engagement rings may be worn.  Hoop earrings, necklaces, wrist and ankle bracelets cannot be worn.

5. Hair must be clean, neat and off the shoulders.  Males should be clean shaved.

6. Do not wear cologne or perfume on clinical days.

7. The wearing of facial cosmetics should be moderate.  No loud colors of eye shadow should be used.

8. Nails should be trimmed and neat.  Wearing long (false) nails will result in a missed clinical day.

9. You must have a waterproof  watch with a second hand and stethoscopes are optional.

10. You must act in a mature and responsible manner and report any incident that occurs immediately.

11. If you are on free or reduced lunches, financial help is possibly available for scrubs.  Please notify me if there is a need.

 

CLASSROOM INFORMATION / RULES

1. If you are injured in the classroom or at the clinical site, you must inform the instructor immediately and an incident form will be completed.

2. Parents must sign the rules and dress code agreement.

3. You must bring your book, handouts, paper, and pen to class daily.

4. Sleeping in class will not be permitted.

5. All patient communication and records will be kept confidential.  A student will be removed from this class if there is ANY violation of patient confidentiality.  This is a legal matter and must be adhered to strictly.

6. Attendance is a must.  Please call me or let me know ahead of time if you are going to be absent at 322-7782 or 532-7391 ext. 1048.

7. If you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant, please notify the instructor.  You must bring a doctor's statement that you can lift and perform nurse aide duties.

8. Participation in class discussion, role-playing, demonstrations, and having a positive attitude is expected in class.

9. You will be sent to In-School Supervision if you are not ready to go to clinicals.  You will have papers to complete to obtain your points.

10. You will need a T.B. skin test and the Hepatitis B vaccination series (3 injections).

11. A criminal background check will be done on all applicants who take the certified nurse assistant exam.  The fee is $15.00.

12. You will receive a copy of the Health Care Worker Background Check.  If you have a bad background check you can still take the exam, but may not be able to obtain employment in a direct care position.

The exam will be at Kaskaskia College.  The fee for taking the exam is $50.00.

 

You must demonstrate skill in performing all 21 of these tasks in order to successfully complete the training program.

Skill #1                         Wash hands

Skill #2                         Perform oral hygiene

Skill #3                         Perform hair care

Skill #4                         Shave a resident

Skill #5                         Perform nail care

Skill #6                         Take an oral temperature

Skill #7                         Take a pulse

Skill #8                         Measure respiration

Skill #9                         Measure blood pressure

Skill #10                      Make unoccupied bed

Skill #11                      Make occupied bed

Skill #12                      Feed a resident

Skill #13                      Dress a resident

Skill #14                      Make a final unit check

Skill #15                      Measure weight

Skill #16                      Measure height

Skill #17                      Place a resident in side-lying position

Skill #18                      Perform passive range of motion

Skill #19                     Calculate intake and output

Skill #20                     Transfer resident to wheelchair using a safety belt.

Skill #21                     Give a bath

 

It is important that you understand the nature of this class and the requirements mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health as follows:

**Successful completion of 21 mandated skills

 

Completion of at least 40 hours of clinical

** Incur no more than 10 absences in the first three quarters.

** A deficiency in any one area would render the student ineligible for certification.

 

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