This full-time 1800-hour program is offered in Gatineau and Shawville. Program Objectives – This program prepares students to practise the profession of Nursing Assistant. The program goals are:
- to acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to differentiate between health and illness;
- to acquire the knowledge and ability to understand and apply the techniques learned;
- to establish a helping role with those with health needs;
- to engage in team work within the modern health organization;
- to communicate effectively with patients and their family, with superiors and with other health team members.
Employment Perspectives – Program graduates find employment in long-term care facilities, general care and specialized care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, private establishments such as long-term care and clinics as well as health and social service centres. Program Content – Program is divided into the following modules. In addition, all students participate in an on-the-job training period. Students gain valuable experience, which should enable them to secure employment upon the successful completion of the course.
- Profession and Training
- Comprehensive Approach to Health
- Communicating in a Care Team
- Basic Care Procedures
- Helping Relationship
- Ethical and Legal Aspects
- Care Procedures and the Musculoskeletal System
- Infection Control
- Drug Therapy
- Basic Care
- Nutrition
- Care Procedures and the Nervous and Sensory Systems
- Care Procedures and the Endocrine System
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- Care Procedures and the Digestive System
- Care Procedures and the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
- Specific Care
- Approach to Clients with Cognitive Deficits
- Approach to Clients in Palliative Care
- Approach to Clients with Mental Health Problems
- Geronto-Geriatric Care
- First Aid
- Care of Clients with Mental Health Problems
- Medical Care
- Physical Rehabilitation Care
- Surgical Care
- Approach to Mothers and Newborns
- Care of Mothers and Newborns
- Approach to Children and Adolescents
- Care of Children and Adolescents
- Care of a Diverse Clientele
Completion of this program leads to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) from the Québec ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur.
