Nurse Assisting
Health Sciences
Cluster:
State Qualifying Event:
Required
Participation:
Individual
Level:
National Competition
Competition Type:
Skilled and Technical
Competitors demonstrate knowledge and skill in performing personal care, encouraging patient independence, and assisting with ambulation as well as standard infection control procedures used in basic nurse assisting. Students also demonstrate knowledge and abilities in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the measurement of vital signs. Competitors must be familiar with basic anatomy, communications skills, legal/ethical issues, and employment skills.
The career competitions of the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships follow the current edition of the SkillsUSA Technical Standards. These are available to professional members (advisors and teachers) as a membership benefit following their submission of membership.