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NURA 1160 Clinical- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Asst./Aide (1-0-0-6)
(Course syllabus
contains specific information and requirements)
This is a clinical course periodically requiring full day schedules at a medical facility.
Prerequisites: Must: (1) have completed or be concurrently enrolled in NURA 1401; (2) have complete
immunizations including a current flu shot; (3) Students must have an acceptable criminal history
background check; (4) be capable of college level academic work (currently 10th grade level on an
approved test and (5) meet essential standards for visual acuity, auditory perception with corrective
devices, appropriate physical ability and stamina including manual dexterity of gross motor and fine motor
skills and coordination needed for training/employment, and (6) have current CPR certification for Health
Care Providers, and (7) Students must pass a random drug test.
This clinical is commonly called Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) clinical. This is a work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory and skills. Direct on-site
instructor and preceptor supervision is provided. Students are required to sign a Medical Training Consent
form acknowledging that they agree to participate in medical at risk tasks related to training.
To be eligible to progress to the State of Texas Nurse Aide Certification Exam the student must: complete
both NURA 1160 and NURA 1401 with a grade of A or B, pass TVCC practice written and skills testing, and
must be capable of college level academic work (Currently 10th grade level on an approved test).
Lab fee: $195 - includes drug testing, lab supplies, certification exam fee (deadline for students to request
funds is two weeks after semester completion) and liability insurance.
NURA 1161 Clinical- Nursing Assistant/Aide (Hospital Setting) (1-0-0-6)
(Course Syllabus contains
specific information and requirements)
This is a clinical course requiring scheduling of large blocks of time for training at a medical facility.
Prerequisites: Must: (1) Be listed on the State of Texas Nurse Aide Registry as a CNA; (2) have complete
immunizations including current flu shot; (3) have a current negative TB test; (4) have an approved
extensive criminal history background check; (5) must be capable of college level academic work, (currently
10th grade level on an approved test), (6) meet essential standards for visual acuity, auditory perception
with corrective devices, appropriate physical ability and stamina including manual dexterity of gross motor
and fine motor skills and coordinating needed for training/employment, and (7) have a current certification
in Health Provider CPR. Students must pass a random drug test. Students are required to sign a Medical
Training Consent form acknowledging that they agree to participate in medical at risk tasks related to
training.
A work-based learning experience in a hospital setting with hospital preceptors. The student will apply
specialized occupational theory and concepts, hospital practices and use of equipment within the scope of
practice of the nurse aide working in the hospital. Students will meet periodically with TVCC instructor.
Requires scheduling of large blocks of time at a hospital. Lab fee: $10 (includes drug testing and liability
insurance).
NURA 1407 Body Systems (4-2-5-0)
(Course syllabus contains specific requirements)
Prerequisite: provide an acceptable criminal history background check.
A basic study of the structures and functions (anatomy and physiology) of the human body. The course is a
combination of self-paced online instruction and student/instructor interaction for a course project.
Requires computer/web access. May be taught as a hybrid course. This course may require end of the
course participation in a lab event on the main campus. This course is generally not accepted by other
nursing and professional medical training programs. Lab fee. General lab fee only.
NURA 1401 Nurse Aide for Health Care (4-4-1-0)
(Course syllabus contains specific information and
requirements)
Prerequisites: Must: be capable of college level academic work (currently 10th grade level on approved
assessment test required). Should: have started immunizations, including a current flu shot, so that they are
complete prior to NURA 1160 (clinical). Student must have an acceptable criminal history background
check.
This course is commonly called Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) clinical. This is a work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory and skills essential to provide
basic care for residents of acute and long-term care facilities. Topics include, patient’s rights,
communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort, and
