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NURA 1161 Clinical- Nursing Assistant/Aide (Hospital Setting) (1-0-8-0)
(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. Students
participate in lab practice to prepare, participate with the medical team, and review and evaluate the
experiences.
Prerequisites: Must: (1) TVCC approved criminal history background check, (2) complete immunizations
including current flu shot before providing any direct patient care; (3) have a current negative TB test; (4)
must 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 , (5) students must pass random drug test(s), (6)
students must have TSI scores of 340 in math and 346 in reading, (7)student must have a current
certification in CPR for health care providers. Students are required to sign a Medical Training Consent form
acknowledging that they agree to participate in medical at risk tasks related to training.
This is a clinical which focuses on the skills needed to assist professional medical staff in the hospital setting.
Students will apply specialized concepts/skills, hospital practices and use equipment and supplies within
the scope of practice of the nurse aide working in the hospital. This is not a required course, but contributes
to the students success in certification preparation/testing and employment.
Lab fee: $95 – includes drug testing, student liability insurance, and supplies used in the lab.
NURA 1401 Nurse Aide for Health Care (4-4-1-0)
(Course syllabus contains specific information and
requirements)
This is a lecture/lab course (requires enrollment in each)
Prerequisites: Must: 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 and employment..
Classroom course focused on knowledge skills and abilities essential to provide basic care. Include topics:
resident Patient) rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, assisting in maintaining comfort,
safety, and becoming a member of the health care team including restorative services, mental health and
social service needs. Students will learn to interact with patients and families based on sensitivity to
psychosocial needs. Students will demonstrate: skills in observing and reporting; and assisting with
functional independence. Student enrollment in NURA 1160 – Clinical will follow NURA 1401, but cannot be
taken simultaneously. (This course is commonly called CAN classroom). Lab fee.
NURA 1407 Body Systems (4-2-5-0)
(Course syllabus contains specific requirements)
This is a lecture lab course often taught as a hybrid C course which requires computer web access.
This is a study of the structures and functions (anatomy and physiology) of the human body. The course is a
combination of self-paced/online instruction and instructor led lab experiences.. This course is generally not
accepted as a nursing or other medical professional anatomy and physiology requirement.. General lab fee.
PHRA 1243 Pharmacy Technician Certification Review (2-3-0-0) (Course syllabus contains specific
information and requirements)
Prerequisites: Must: (1) Completed HITT 1249 Pharmacology with grade of an “A” or “B” to enter the course
and have a grade of A or B in PHRA 1243 to be eligible to participate in PTCB certification testing; (2)
provide an acceptable criminal history background check; (3) be capable of college level academic work
(10th grade level on a TVCC approved test); and (4) meet essential standards for visual activity, auditory
perception with corrective devices, appropriate physical ability and stamina including manual dexterity of
gross motor skills and fine motor skills and coordination needed for training/employment.
Study in this course prepares the student to participate in a state/national certification exam. Student
eligibility to take the state/national exam includes: (1) this course must be completed with a grade of A or B,
and (2) student must document capability of college level academic work (currently 10th grade level on a
TVCC approved test).
Identification of drug names; interactions, side effects, and dosages; how to perform pharmaceutical
mathematical calculations; how to practice aseptic techniques; and how to apply federal law concepts to the
tasks and duties of pharmacists and technicians in the practice of pharmacy. The following math skills will
be introduced in HITT 1249 and students must apply these to complete this course: fractions- adding,
subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and reducing of fractions; decimals - adding, subtracting, multiplying and
dividing: apothecary measurement system; metric conversions, Celsius and Fahrenheit conversions; basic
