Apprentices progress at their own pace – they demonstrate
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
Certified Nurse Assistant (0824CB V3) Competency-Based
Anonymous
California (OA)
Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
73
Skills
Assist patients with daily activities.
4
Assist patients with daily activities.
4
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
Monitor patients to detect health problems.
1
Monitor patients to detect health problems.
1
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
1
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
1
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
1
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
1
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
1
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
1
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
Interview patients to gather medical information.
1
Interview patients to gather medical information.
1
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
1
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
1
- Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
1
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
1
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
2
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
2
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
1
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
1
- Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
Stock medical or patient care supplies.
2
Stock medical or patient care supplies.
2
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
1
Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
1
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
Operate medical equipment.
1
Operate medical equipment.
1
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
3
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
3
- Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
3
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
3
- Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
Feed patients.
2
Feed patients.
2
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Prepare or serve food trays.
Record vital statistics or other health information.
4
Record vital statistics or other health information.
4
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Record height or weight of patients.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
1
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
1
- Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
1
Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
1
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Give medications or immunizations.
1
Give medications or immunizations.
1
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
1
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
1
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
Move patients to or from treatment areas.
1
Move patients to or from treatment areas.
1
- Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
1
Collect biological specimens from patients.
1
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
Explain technical medical information to patients.
1
Explain technical medical information to patients.
1
- Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
Transport biological or other medical materials.
1
Transport biological or other medical materials.
1
- Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
1
Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
1
- Provide information, such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. 300 hours
3
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. 300 hours
3
- Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
Feed patients. 250 hours
2
Feed patients. 250 hours
2
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Prepare or serve food trays.
Record vital statistics or other health information.200 hours
4
Record vital statistics or other health information.200 hours
4
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Record height or weight of patients.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety. 200 Hours
1
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety. 200 Hours
1
- Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
Assist patients with daily activities. 400 Hours
4
Assist patients with daily activities. 400 Hours
4
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
Monitor patients to detect health problems. 10 Hours
1
Monitor patients to detect health problems. 10 Hours
1
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. 10 Hours
1
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. 10 Hours
1
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment. 10 Hours
1
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment. 10 Hours
1
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. 5 Hours
1
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. 5 Hours
1
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. 50 hours
1
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. 50 hours
1
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms. 150 hours
2
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms. 150 hours
2
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids. 100 Hours
1
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids. 100 Hours
1
- Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
Stock medical or patient care supplies. 105 Hours
2
Stock medical or patient care supplies. 105 Hours
2
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
Administer basic health care or medical treatments. 100 Hours
1
Administer basic health care or medical treatments. 100 Hours
1
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Give medications or immunizations. 10 Hours
1
Give medications or immunizations. 10 Hours
1
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Transport biological or other medical materials.
1
Transport biological or other medical materials.
1
- Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients. 100 Hours
1
Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients. 100 Hours
1
- Provide information, such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. 300 hours
3
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. 300 hours
3
- Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
3
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
3
- Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
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