Limitation on Enrollment: Admission into the Nursing Assistant program. Corequisite: NURAST-605L (may be taken previously). Fundamental principles of basic nursing care necessary to meet the hygiene, comfort, and safety needs of clients, including the prevention, identification and reporting of suspected patient abuse. Focus on developing communicative skills and effective interpersonal relations with clients, families, and fellow health care team members. Course follows the guidelines established by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Instructor consent required. Non-credit