Course Introduction

Use of SWIHSA Content:

THE CONTENT IN THIS COURSE IS THE PROPERTY OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA HEALTH SERVICES ACADEMY (SWIHSA) AND SHOULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR USED BY OTHER INDIVIDUALS, PROGRAMS, OR ORGANIZATIONS.

Lessons list program objectives for individual lessons and a list of glossary terms covered in each lesson. Chapters are grouped within the Program Lesson in which the chapter is covered.

Most chapters are followed by review questions. In some cases, review questions cover 2 chapters. Correct answers for chapter review questions are provided during classroom instruction.

A list of the Indiana State Department of Health CNA Program Standard 14 Resident Care Procedures (RCP) is located in the back of the textbook binder. All procedures are performed according to the steps outlined in the RCP.

Glossary terms are found alphabetically in the back of the textbook.

Sample test/review questions are found in the back of the textbook binder. Answers for sample questions are provided.

Side Brackets throughout the course contain scenarios or situations to encourage critical thinking and application of materials covered in the text.

Safety Alert Text Boxes (red) list critical safety information related to Resident Care Procedures (RCP).

Lightly Shadowed Text (blue) Boxes contain information intended to enhance the materials covered in the text.