OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS

 

I.  Course:

 

Prefix   Number     Name                                                         Credit      Lecture     Lab

BNA    105            Basic Nurse Assistant Job Training             1               1            0

 

II.  Prerequisite:

 

Successful completion of admission process (see attached) to BNA 100.

 

III.  Course (Catalog) Description:

 

This course is designed as a co-requisite to assist the student to understand today’s health care workplace and the role of the CNA.  The focus is to help the student who is currently enrolled in BNA 100 gain the job search techniques necessary to obtain employment in the health care field, eq. hospitals, long term care and home health.

 

IV.  Learning Objectives:

 

 Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

 

  1. Understand the work ethics and job requirements of the CAN.
  2. Learn how to complete a job application.
  3. Acquire an understanding of the typical employee benefits, wages, hours, and job description for CAN positions in area home health agencies and institutions.
  4. Complete a well written resume.
  5. Demonstrate skills in effective job interviewing.
  6. Develop an understanding of the type of problems that may occur on the job.
  7. Learn about their personality type and how it may impact their choices in work situations and work environment.
  8. Initiate contact with 12-20 health care providers on Career Day.

 

V.  Academic Integrity:

 

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This

code prohibits:

 

 

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you.  If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

 

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

 

VI.  Schedule:

 

See attached schedule.

 

VII.  Sequence of Topics:

 

BNAT Job Training Course Outline

 

Session I

 

Introduction to work ethics:

·        Punctuality

·        Honesty

·        Dependability

 

Responsibilities of the CNA:

·        Nursing home

·        Hospital

·        Home health agency

 

Wages, benefits, and hours for CNA:

·        Nursing home

·        Hospital

·        Home health agency

 

Myers Briggs Type Indicator passed out to be completed by session 2

 

Session II

 

Group interpretation of Myers Briggs Type Indicator

 

Complete job applications

 

Gathering information for a resume

Session III

 

Use of computer to prepare resume

 

Session IV

 

Job interview skills

 

Videotaped mock interview

 

Session V

 

Career day/ Job Fair

 

Session VI

 

Reality Shock

 

Avoiding burnout

 

Cultural diversity

 

Staff conflicts

 

Professional Behavior

 

Communication

 

VIII.  Methods of Instruction:

 

Group interpretation of assessment tools, discussion, lectures, audiovisuals, computer assisted resume writing, class presentations, application and interview rehearsal.

 

IX.  Course Practices Required:

 

Students will be expected to:

 

  1. Read the handouts.
  2. Complete assignments/ reports, including practice job applications and resume.
  3. Use computer assisted software to complete resume.
  4. Complete Myers Briggs Type Indicator.
  5. Complete mock interview videotape.
  6. Attend Career Day/ Job Fair

 

X.  Instructional Materials:

 

Class handouts, worksheets, and audiovisuals.

 

XI.  Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

 

In order to successfully complete the course a student must attend class since points are given for attendance and class participation.  Students must also complete required assignments.  The final grade is based on the point accumulation for completing the following assignments.

 

  1. Complete Myers Briggs Type Indicator 20
  2. Videotaped mock interview 20
  3. Attendance at Career Day  20
  4. Professional Resume 20
  5. Group Report on health care work settings 20

 

100 (total possible)

 

Letter Grade

 

A = 90% and above

B = 80% and above

C = 70% and above

D = 60% and above

F = below 60%

 

XII.  Other Course Information:

 

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services.  To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services.  All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements.  The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.