Online nursing assistant course

The online nursing assistant course is designed to train professionals in basic healthcare under the supervision of nursing and health teams. It provides key practical and theoretical knowledge for caring for patients and safeguarding their physical and psychological wellbeing.

Throughout the course you will learn to monitor vital signs, reposition patients, administer topical treatments and medication, and apply the right techniques for patient hygiene and keeping the care environment sanitary. You will also develop skills in administrative tasks and the correct handling of medical supplies, both essential elements of the role.

This course is aimed at people who want to complement their knowledge of elderly care and social care, with a practical, flexible approach thanks to its online format. The course lasts 300 hours, making it easy to fit around other commitments.

Its advantages include being able to learn from anywhere at your own pace, and gaining skills that are in demand in the job market. At a competitive price of 480 euros, this course is an excellent option for anyone who wants to start or advance their career in the care sector.

By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills needed to work effectively as a nursing assistant. The main objectives are to:

• Observe, detect and record relevant changes in a patient's health by monitoring vital signs.
• Collect biological samples such as urine, faeces or sputum safely and correctly.
• Reposition patients and apply topical treatments to help heal skin lesions.
• Prepare and administer medication, and serve meals to people who need assistance.
• Carry out full personal hygiene for patients and ensure hygienic and sanitary conditions in their surroundings.
• Clean, disinfect and sterilise the materials and instruments used in the care unit.
• Manage administrative documentation and oversee the allocation of material and human resources in the unit.
• Help with patients' psychological care and health education, as well as managing emergencies.

Part 1: Organising material resources in healthcare

You will get to know the different types of health centres within the Spanish system, how they are organised and the documents used in healthcare, as well as patient care pathways and filing methods. You will learn to manage staff and material resources, organise the storeroom and place orders.

Part 2: Communication and patient care in nursing

This section covers interpersonal and verbal communication in healthcare, including body language, to improve relationships with patients and the care they receive, encouraging a professional yet caring approach.

Part 3: Basic nursing care

You will learn the fundamentals of care and patients' basic needs, comprehensive care planning, preventing and controlling hospital-acquired infections, managing healthcare waste and labelling chemical products. It also covers hygiene techniques for the centre and cleaning equipment, organising the patient's room, protecting the skin and post-mortem care.

Part 4: Therapeutic care in geriatrics

Focusing on caring for older people, this block includes techniques for gastrointestinal problems, nutritional support, collecting and analysing biological samples, how drains work, applying nursing techniques and care, administering medication, surgical procedures and protocols specific to the nursing assistant.

This course prepares you to work as a nursing assistant in a variety of settings

• Support staff in care homes and centres for older people

• Assistant in home care and palliative care services

Sectors and companies

• Care homes and day centres for older people

• Home care services