Course Information
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Upon the successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant course, students are eligible to take the NNAAP test. This test assesses the minimum competence of student to perform the job of geriatric aide safely and effectively..
Course Details
Applies one knee-high elastic stocking
Assists to ambulate using transfer belt
Assists with use of bedpan
Cleans upper or lower denture
Counts and records radial pulse
Counts and records respirations
Dresses client with affected (weak) right arm
Feeds patients who cannot feed themselves
Gives modified bed bath (face, and one arm, hand underarm)
Measures and records blood pressure
Measures and records urinary output
Measures and records weight of ambulatory client
Performs modified passive range of motion (Prom) for one knee and one ankle
Performs modified passive range of motion (Prom) for one shoulder positions on side
Provides foot care
Provides mouth care
Provides perineal care (Peri-Care) for female