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National Temporary Nurse Aide Certification
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Prepare to work in nursing homes, home care, all long-term care settings:
- Features state-approved CNA course content
- Includes popular coronavirus expert Dr. Vin Gupta
- National COVID-Ready Caregiver Certification Included
- 24/7 access on mobile phone, tablet, computer
- Appropriate to prepare nurse aides under CMS Emergency COVID waiver (42 CFR 483.35(d))
Introducing the Course
Sample Course Content
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I have always been a stay at home mom... this is giving me an opportunity to come back into the workforce and make a difference.
- Desiree G.
National Temporary Nurse Aide Certification
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Welcome
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Intro To Working In Long-Term Care
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Basics
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Protecting Yourself and Others From Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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What Do Social Distancing, Quarantining, and Shelter in Place Mean?
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Essential PPE + Hand Hygiene Advice During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Job Aid: PPE + Hand Hygiene
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Job Aid: DIY Cloth Face Covering from CDC
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When Should Those Receiving Care Wear a Face Mask?
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Hygiene Tips for Those You are Caring For
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What If I Don't Have Masks?
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What If I Don't Have Gloves, Goggles, Gowns?
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Don't Bring Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home: What Should I Do After My Shift?
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Common Mistakes in Using PPE
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Caregiver Refresher: PPE and Temperature Taking
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How Do I Clean My Hands?
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What are Standard Precautions?
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What are Transmission Based Precautions?
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Job Aid: Sequence to Put on / Take Off PPE
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How Do I Put On / Take Off Gloves?
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How Do I Put On / Take Off Masks and Goggles?
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How Do I Put On / Take Off Gowns?
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How Do I Take An Oral Temperature?
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Tools To Reduce Stress and Anxiety
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Caring For The Elderly and At Risk
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Who is Most at Risk for Getting or Dying From The Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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How to Protect Elderly and People at Risk?
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How Should I Change Bathing, Toileting, Cooking, Feeding Practices?
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How Should I Change Laundry Practices?
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Should I Get Stocked Up on Extra Food and Medications?
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Cleaning Surfaces
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If You Get Sick and Getting Updates
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Communication Basics
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Provide Care with Compassion & Empathy
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Relationship Building with Individual
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Body Language & Tone
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Person-Centered Care
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Active Listening
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Difficult Behaviors
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Verbal & Nonverbal Communication
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Sensory Impairment: Care of Person
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De-escalate Violent Situation
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Communicating with Family & Friends
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Individual Rights and Preventing Abuse and Neglect
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Rights: Privacy & Confidentiality
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Rights: To Personal Choice
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Rights: To Advance Directives
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Empower Independence
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Rights: To Information
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Rights: To Refuse Care
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Rights: To Avoid Restraints
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Ensure Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
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Report Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
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Avoid Ageism
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Documentation and Routines
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Safety
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Moving and Re-positioning
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Assist with Ambulation
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Adjust Bed Height & Head of Bed
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Move Individual to Side of Bed
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Position Individual on Side in Bed
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Move Individual Up in Bed
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Assist Individual to Sit Up on the Side of the Bed
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Reposition in Seated Position
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Use Mobility Aids
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Transfer and Transport
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Vital Signs and Oxygen
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Bathing
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Dressing and Making a Bed
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Oral Care
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Preventing Skin Ulcers and Injury
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Toileting and Incontinence
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Help with Eating and Drinking
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Emergency Response
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Special Care Populations
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Death and Dying
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Disclaimer: NextStep has created this course to help employers during the national emergency caused by the coronavirus pandemic. While the federal government has issued a blanket waiver allowing employers to use temporary nurse aides, state requirements may need to be waived to permit employers to hire temporary nurse aides. This training meets requirements in most states including: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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