Nursing Assisting
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Are interested in a career in nursing, patient care, or healthcare support roles.
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Enjoy assisting patients with daily living activities and promoting comfort and safety.
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Are passionate about safety, infection control, and ethical healthcare practices.
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Like combining written knowledge with hands-on skills.
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Want to practice real-world healthcare tasks that directly impact patient well-being.
Event Details
Detail
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Health Professions Event
Solo competitor
Written test – 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
Skills demonstration (selected patient care skills)
Round 1: 60 minutes
Round 2: 3–5 minutes per skill
Highest Round 1 test score
Patient care procedures, infection control, anatomy & physiology, communication, ethical practice
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FORMAT
ROUND 1
TIME LIMIT
TIE BREAKER
ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. Nursing Assistant Roles and Responsibilities– 6%
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Understanding duties, ethical/legal responsibilities, patient rights, and professional behavior.
2. Anatomy and Physiology– 20%
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Basic structure, function, and common disorders of body systems.
3. Infection Control and Safety– 14%
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Standard precautions, PPE, hygiene, and safety measures for patient and healthcare worker.
4. Communication / Culture– 10%
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Effective verbal and non-verbal communication, cultural sensitivity, and documentation.
5. Providing and Reporting Care– 30%
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Measuring vital signs, assisting with mobility, ADLs, and accurate reporting of observations.
6. Disabilities and Disorders– 20%
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Specialized care for elderly, disabled, or chronically ill patients.
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Dugan, Diana L. Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving. Hartman Publishing, latest edition.
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Roe, Sue. The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care. The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., latest edition.
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Two #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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Manual watch with second hand
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Barrier devices: non-latex gloves, gown, mask, protective eyewear
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Gait belt (if required for skills)
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Professional attire or scrubs suitable for clinical demonstration
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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