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Geriatric Nursing Technician

Branch: Kingston, Spanish Town, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, St. Elizabeth & Online

Course Outline:

This program is presented in a modular format and aims to equip candidates with the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes which will allow them to perform the duties of their occupation effectively. This programme is taught with a combination of lecture, practical exercise in the training laboratory and work experience. The graduates gain a certificate when they satisfy the rigorous internal and external assessments.

Instructional Modules:

  • Issues and Concepts in Healthcare
  • Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Healthcare
  • Workplace Safety and Efficiency
  • Anatomical and Physiological Systems
  • Preparing bed for Occupancy
  • Vital Signs Measurement and Basic First-Aid
  • Nutritional care
  • Care for dying Elderly persons
  • Supporting emotional and social needs of the elderly

Uniform:

  • Navy Blue Scrubs

Reading Materials:

  • Learner guides (available at the school)
  • Programme notes (available at the school)
  • Nursing Assistant 10th Edition
  • Baillier’s Nursing Dictionary 25th Edition

Items For Practical (MUST HAVE):

  • Manual Thermometer (Auxiliary Thermometer)
  • Self made first aid kit
  • Self made hygiene kit
  • Stethoscope
  • GMR Machine (Glucose Reader/Machine)
  • Manual Sphygmomanometer (Blood Pressure Machine)
  • Nurse Watch
  • Nurses Apron (white)

$35,000 (3 Months)

CERTIFICATION : City and Guilds assured Certificate, School Certificate, ABE endorse Certificate

Courses Offered

Geriatric Nursing Technician

Branch: Kingston, Spanish Town, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, St. Elizabeth & Online

Course Outline:

This program is presented in a modular format and aims to equip candidates with the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes which will allow them to perform the duties of their occupation effectively. This programme is taught with a combination of lecture, practical exercise in the training laboratory and work experience. The graduates gain a certificate when they satisfy the rigorous internal and external assessments.

Instructional Modules:

  • Issues and Concepts in Healthcare
  • Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Healthcare
  • Workplace Safety and Efficiency
  • Anatomical and Physiological Systems
  • Preparing bed for Occupancy
  • Vital Signs Measurement and Basic First-Aid
  • Nutritional care
  • Care for dying Elderly persons
  • Supporting emotional and social needs of the elderly

Uniform:

  • Navy Blue Scrubs

Reading Materials:

  • Learner guides (available at the school)
  • Programme notes (available at the school)
  • Nursing Assistant 10th Edition
  • Baillier’s Nursing Dictionary 25th Edition

Items For Practical (MUST HAVE):

  • Manual Thermometer (Auxiliary Thermometer)
  • Self made first aid kit
  • Self made hygiene kit
  • Stethoscope
  • GMR Machine (Glucose Reader/Machine)
  • Manual Sphygmomanometer (Blood Pressure Machine)
  • Nurse Watch
  • Nurses Apron (white)
$12,000.00 per term
CERTIFICATION : City and Guilds assured Certificate, School Certificate, ABE endorse Certificate

Courses Offered

Geriatric Nursing Technician

Branch: Kingston, Spanish Town, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, St. Elizabeth & Online

Course Outline:

This program is presented in a modular format and aims to equip candidates with the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes which will allow them to perform the duties of their occupation effectively. This programme is taught with a combination of lecture, practical exercise in the training laboratory and work experience. The graduates gain a certificate when they satisfy the rigorous internal and external assessments.

Instructional Modules:

  • Issues and Concepts in Healthcare
  • Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Healthcare
  • Workplace Safety and Efficiency
  • Anatomical and Physiological Systems
  • Preparing bed for Occupancy
  • Vital Signs Measurement and Basic First-Aid
  • Nutritional care
  • Care for dying Elderly persons
  • Supporting emotional and social needs of the elderly

Uniform:

  • Navy Blue Scrubs

Reading Materials:

  • Learner guides (available at the school)
  • Programme notes (available at the school)
  • Nursing Assistant 10th Edition
  • Baillier’s Nursing Dictionary 25th Edition

Items For Practical (MUST HAVE):

  • Manual Thermometer (Auxiliary Thermometer)
  • Self made first aid kit
  • Self made hygiene kit
  • Stethoscope
  • GMR Machine (Glucose Reader/Machine)
  • Manual Sphygmomanometer (Blood Pressure Machine)
  • Nurse Watch
  • Nurses Apron (white)
$12,000.00 per term
CERTIFICATION : City and Guilds assured Certificate, School Certificate, ABE endorse Certificate

Courses Offered

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