Course Information

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (HC 106)

Term: 2023-2024 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Mylynn Hanson

Mylynn.Hanson@southeasttech.edu

Southeast Tech Department:

Academic Services

Health Core Instructor

Southeast Tech Position:

I am a Health Core instructor teaching courses that students are required to take before entering into one of the healthcare fields offered here at Southeast tech.

Work Experience:

Over thirty years of nursing experience ranging from Medical-Surgical, Neurology, Orthopedic, Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care, Executive Management, Cardiology.

Education Background:

Diploma of Nursing, St. Luke's School of Nursing

R.N. to M.S.N with Education Specialty, Walden University

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:59 AM - 10:43 AM (8/24/2023 - 12/8/2023) Location: SF BVHS

Description

The focus of this course is to prepare the students to be nursing assistants in accordance with the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Students will be instructed in the following areas prior to having direct patient contact: communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, promoting residents' independence, and respecting residents' rights. Students will also be instructed in the following content areas: basic nursing assistant skills, personal care skills, mental health and social services, care of cognitively impaired clients, basic restorative nursing services, and residents' rights. This course is presented in a hybrid format with online, on-campus, and clinical components. The online portion requires a minimum of 40 hours to complete and includes the majority of the content. The on-campus lab will be when students see the skills demonstrated and have the opportunity to practice. Lab requires a minimum of 35 hours to complete. In addition, th