Course Competencies
Apply aseptic technique
Perform clinical mathematical calculations and conversions
Perform wound care
Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning procedures (oral, nasal, pharyngeal, and tracheostomy)
Manage enteral tubes (feeding, irrigation, suction)
Administer medications via the enteral route (oral/tube/rectal)
Administer medications via the parenteral routes (Intradermal/Subcutaneous/Intramuscular)
Administer medications via topical, transdermal, eye, ear, inhalation, and vaginal routes
Manage intravenous therapy
Facilitate alternative methods of elimination (urinary and bowel)
Obtain a health history
Perform a general survey assessment
Perform an integumentary assessment
Perform a musculoskeletal assessment
Perform a head/neck assessment
Perform a basic neurological assessment
Perform a basic respiratory assessment
Perform a basic cardiovascular assessment
Perform an abdominal assessment