HCA PCT Online Course

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Course Information

Estimated Time: 4 weeks

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Course Instructor

Patricia Laramee, RN Patricia Laramee, RN Author

Patricia Laramee is an RN and educator. She has authored the CNA Skills Made Easy program which includes books and videos, which are used by CNA programs throughout the country, and is currently working on several new textbooks and other projects. She has dedicated her career to providing high-quality educational resources that center on testing standards and best nursing practices. She lives in Florida with her husband and four-legged furry assistant.

First Things First

The Care Plan and the CNA/PCT 
The Books
Delegation and the CNA/PCT
What does a CNA do?
Scope of Practice
Section 1 Quiz

Nursing Basics

Puzzle This Out
Puzzle it Out: The Opening
Puzzle it Out: The Closing
Puzzle it Out: Glove Rules
How to Learn the Skills
Handwashing and Simulations
Intro to Handwashing
Handwashing
Abnormal Values
Do I have to talk it out?
Intro to Pulse
Pulse
Intro to Respirations
Respirations
Common Testing Mistakes
Section 2 Quiz

Mobility Skills

Puzzle it Out: Skill Rules
Energy Conservation
Body Mechanics
Puzzle it Out: Shoe Rules
Intro to Ambulate with a Gait Belt
Ambulate with a Gait Belt
What if a patient refuses?
Intro to Transfer from Bed to Wheelchair
Transfer from Bed to Wheelchair
Range of Motion: What, Why and How
Intro to Range of Motion Shoulder
Range of Motion Shoulder
The Importance of Practice
Intro to Range of Motion Elbow and Wrist
Range of Motion Elbow & Wrist
Intro to Range of Motion Hip, Knee and Ankle
Range of Motion Hip, Knee and Ankle
Common Testing Mistakes
Section 3 Quiz

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

What are ADLs?
Common Medical Abbreviations
Puzzle it out: Barrier Rules
Will I have to brush everyone’s teeth?
Intro to Perform Mouth Care
Perform Mouth Care
Dentures 101
Intro to Perform Mouth Care with Dentures
Perform Mouth Care with Dentures
Puzzle it out: Privacy Blanket
Intro to Dress a Resident with a Weak Arm
Dress Resident with a Weak Arm
Closing the Privacy Curtain
Intro to Feeding a Resident in a Chair
Feed a Resident in a Chair
TEAMS Reporting
Common Testing Mistakes
Section 4 Quiz

Washing Skills

Puzzle it Out: Washing Rules
 Basins are “No Soap Zones”
Puzzle it Out: Basin Cleaning
Intro to Provide Hand and Nail Care
Provide Hand and Nail Care
Warm, Dark & Moist
Intro to Provide Foot Care
Provide Foot Care
Intro to Provide Partial Bed Bath
Provide Partial Bed Bath
Common Testing Mistakes
Section 5 Quiz

Bed Skills

Turning Patients
Linen Rules
Side Rail Silliness
Immobile Patients
Puzzle it out: Scoot and Roll
Intro to Change Position to Supported Side Lying
Change Position to Supported Side-lying
What is a Draw sheet?
Intro to Make an Occupied Bed 
Make an Occupied Bed
Common Testing Mistakes
Section 6 Quiz

Elimination Skills

Bed Position
Toileting Methods
Intro to Assist Resident with a Bedpan
Assist Resident with a Bedpan
Understanding Incontinence
Intro to Provide Peri Care
Provide Peri Care 
Intro to Provide Catheter Care
Provide Catheter Care
Intro to Measure Urinary Drainage Bag
Measure Urinary Drainage Bag
Common Testing Mistakes
Section 7 Quiz

Important Principles

Advance Directives
Patient Rights
Patient Care Environments
Section 8 Quiz

The Testing Experience

Testing Day
How Does the CNA Exam Work?
Skills Timing
How many can I get wrong?
Corrections are our Friend
Skills Categories on the CNA Exam
Testing Care Plans
The Clinical Skills Checklist

Test Registration

Testing Timeline
Test Registration Instructions
Contact Information for CNA State Registries and Testing Agencies

Finishing Up

Continuing Education Requirements
Where Do CNAs Work?
Possible Interview Questions

Introductions and Instructions

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What Others Have Said

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CNA Review
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The presentation was made very simple and that made learning the entire course so easy and well learned.

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By: Saoroberts

The presentation was made very simple and that made learning the entire course so easy and well learned.

PCT_100% Satisfied
By: Alejandra Peters

Thank you for very informative and detailed practice skills you allowed us to learn. This made me more confident that I can be a good PSA and can perform my duties for the sake and safety of patients assig to me.