Grades
To successfully complete the program, the student must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Theory—Maintain a 71% or higher on each of the tests and quizzes assigned. A test or quiz grade of less than 71% will have one opportunity to re-test. No resource material will be permitted during each theory test. If a student is absent on the day of a test, they will be required to take the test on the day they return to class. A quiz will be given at the conclusion of each module.
Grading scale:
91% - 100% = A
81% - 90% = B
71% - 80% = C
Below 71% = F
2. Skills Lab—All procedures must be performed at a satisfactory level. A “S” Satisfactory level of achievement is attained if no more than 2 non-critical steps are missed. Each procedure must be satisfactorily demonstrated before it is performed on a resident. Each Procedure will be evaluated as Pass or Fail. Missing more than 2 non-critical steps is “F” fail. Missing a critical step will result in a failure of the procedure.
3. Clinical—satisfactorily demonstrate a 75% or higher on the Clinical Evaluation Form. If the clinical site staff observes a student performing or behaving unsatisfactorily, the “clinical site” has the right to refuse the student to return to the clinical site.
To pass the practical (laboratory and clinical) portion of the NATCEP, the individual must be proficient in demonstrating all skills. Proficiency is defined as the ability to perform a skill in a competent and safe manner. Students must be evaluated and deemed proficient in a skill prior to performing that skill in the clinical setting for a resident. Pursuant to the child labor laws issued by the Department of Labor, individuals under 18 years of age cannot operate mechanical lifts/hoists in the long-term care setting. These individuals must have clear identification of their age limitations in their documentation and record. When the students go to clinical, the students who are younger than 18 will observe the other students perform this particular skill(s).
Skills Performance Record Documentation
The instructor is responsible for maintaining the Skills Performance Record. A copy may be given to the student, but the instructor is responsible for maintaining the master copy. The instructor completes this document for each student, as directed, and maintains the completed document in the student’s record for a minimum of three years. A completed Skills Performance Record documents proficiency of skills demonstration both in the laboratory and in the clinical settings. The instructor shall keep the master copy updated and current at all times. All skills must be checked off at the time the student demonstrates the task and not at the end of the day.
Rosters
There are three types of rosters:
1. Class roster, often referred to as the initial class roster;
2. Completion roster; and
3. Refresher roster.
All rosters must be typed. Orientation day is considered the first day of class for both the facility-based and the non-facility programs.
Clinical Requirements In order to successfully complete the classroom requirement, the primary instructor first must document on the skills performance list that the skill was demonstrated and taught in the classroom setting, and that the student performed all skills listed on the Skills Performance Record in a proficient manner, while under the RN’s supervision prior to clinical rotation. Then, in the clinical setting the clinical instructor will allow the student first to practice their skills independently without coming into contact with the residents. Once proficient, students may be issued an assignment and allow them to deliver care to the resident.
Criminal Background Check Policy
It is the policy of CareBridge Academy that Criminal Background Checks will be applied for on Nursing Assistant trainees before class inception. The Criminal Background Check will occur in the following manner:
- Prospective students/trainees when completing an application will be advised in writing that a CHRI must be obtained in accordance with the state regulations.
- During the selection process, the candidates are advised by the program coordinator that a CHRI must be done.
- Before enrollment, a CHRI will be completed for respective nurse aide students who have resided in Pennsylvania for at least two years.
- In addition, any prospective students who have not resided in the state of Pennsylvania for at least 2 years will have a CHRI from the Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to class starting will have FBI thru cogent system Department of Education.
- In accordance with regulations, all CHRI clearances will be obtained prior to applicant beginning nurse aide training.
- The administrator /facility representative reviews the returned CHRI forms for no record or criminal record review attached. The administrator/facility representative signs and dates the forms when received. In absence of the administrator, the director of nursing, the facility representative and/or designee will sign and date the forms.
- The facility representative is to ensure CHRI reports are obtained via the patch system having the seal embedded on the report.
- The CHRI report will be obtained no longer than 1 year prior to enrolling in the nurse aide training program.
- The facility representative will assure that the original or copy of the original CHRI is received, signed, dated and kept on file (copy is to be marked copy of original).
- The facility will review an employee or enrolled nurse aide applicant's CHRI report indicating that the applicant has been convicted of any of these offenses designated as a felony under the Controlled Substance Drug Devices and Cosmetic Act or the prohibitive offenses in Act 169 of 1996 amended by Act 14 of 1997.
- The candidate will be informed in writing if they have been denied in accordance with the state regulations.
- Any applicant’s records, which are rendered not hired because of CHRI results, will be kept by the Personnel Department in a locked file cabinet.
- The results of all criminal background checks for employees will be maintained in a secured area.
- It is the intent of the law that the REPRESENTATIVE and not FACILITY be held responsible for compliance with these policies and procedures
Policy Development
This policy establishes the procedure and line of authority through which policies are established and to promote consistency in the development, modification and presentation of school policies and procedures.
The Program Administrator and Primary Instructor are responsible for the content development and distribution of policies. All school policies fall within a greater hierarchy of laws, statutes and rules. School policies are subject to compliance with laws and regulations instituted by higher governing authorities as follows: