SkillsUSA Nurse Assisting Virtual Project Scope of the Contest To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of nurse assisting. Contestants are to complete four skill demonstrations. The scenarios will require the use of critical thinking skills, communication, and demonstration of professionalism. Knowledge Performance The contest will include a Resume, Written Submission, and Video. See SkillsUSA Virtual Technical Standards for competencies measured. Contest Information (All items must be received by due date)

• PDF Resume o Upload one file with all contestant’s one-page resume’s and include the digital link(s) to Written

Submission and Zoom Recording

o Click link below for Resume Rubric and scoring details https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-9YpfjykXVDSCVtVEJFMHeVnrQHxYd-O/view?usp=sharing

Portfolio/Written Submission

• For each task, write out the steps you will take in order beginning with knocking on the door to enter the patient’s room. Save into one document as a PDF.

• Upload written submission in a cloud-based storage platform and embed the link to written document into all contestant’s resumes.

Video of Demonstrated Procedures

• Open a Zoom or Teams session and record all demonstrations in order in a consecutive stream. Ensure all task stations and volunteer patients are prepared prior to launching the video session.

• Contestants should be filmed with one camera that is focused directly on the contestant and their patient, and one camera that shows the environment they are working in. The secondary camera is to ensure no assistance in being provided to the contestant.

• Ensure audio is quality so judges can record audible directions that are part of some task requirements. A link to the completed skills demonstration is to be embedded into the contestant’s resume.

Scoring Information The following pre-submission items will be judged by industry professionals prior to virtual in-person Zoom session.

1. Resume with embedded links to written submission and video of student completing the tasks. 2. Written submission 3. Video presentation of contestant completing assigned tasks.

Zoom Interview/Role Play You will receive a specified date/time to participate in a virtual interview/role play via Zoom with industry professionals. You should be dressed in your SkillsUSA attire for this session. You will be asked questions about your resume and your completed tasks, and will be given an ethical scenario.

Task #1

HANDWASHING AND GLOVE APPLICATION/REMOVAL

5 minutes ASSIGNMENT: 1. Properly wash your hands

2. Properly apply gloves 3. Properly remove gloves

SITUATION: You will demonstrate proper hand hygiene technique followed by complete glove application and removal steps. *In all remaining tasks, you will be expected to verbalize hand hygiene, at proper times during each task. You may still apply and remove gloves when needed. Contestant should be recorded completing the assigned task using one camera focused close on the student and an additional camera at a distance to show their lab space.

Task #2 Perform Adult CPR with AED

10 minutes

ASSIGNMENT: Perform Adult CPR and use AED when appropriate. Perform for 2 minutes and reassess.

SITUATION: You find the ADULT patient unresponsive on the floor

Contestant should be recorded completing the assigned task using one camera focused close on the student and an additional camera at a distance to show their lab space. Contestant should verbalize their actions as they are taking place to assist judges with scoring.

Task #3

Measure Pulse and Blood Pressure

10 minutes

SITUATION: Mrs. Black is a 58-year-old female admitted with headaches. You will take her pulse and blood pressure. Contestant should be recorded completing the assigned task using one camera focused close on the student and their patient. An additional camera at a distance to show their lab space. Contestant should verbalize their actions as they are taking place to assist judges with scoring.

Task #4 Range of Motion

10 minutes

SITUATION: Mr. Jones is a 65-year-old male who is recovering from a fall where he injured his shoulder. Complete a range of motion exam. Contestant should be recorded completing the assigned task using one camera focused close on the student and their patient. An additional camera at a distance to show their lab space. Contestant should verbalize their actions as they are taking place to assist judges with scoring.

NURSE ASSISTING (VIRTUAL)

PURPOSE To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of nurse assisting.

First, download and review the General Regulations at: http://updates.skillsusa.org.

ELIGIBILITY Open to active SkillsUSA members enrolled in programs with nurse assisting as the occupational objective.

CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS Class B: Healthcare Attire • Official blue scrubs.• Scrubs should fit appropriately for all

health contests and should be properlyhemmed and wrinkle free. Only plain,white, collarless T-shirts may be wornunderneath the scrubs. Hair must bepinned up and off the collar.

• White socks or skin-tone seamless hose.• Health-professionals white or black leather

work shoes.• Shoes must be all-white or black leather

(no canvas), completely enclosed (no open-toe or open-heel). Athletic-style shoes thatmeet the criteria are acceptable.

Contest Clothing Notes (Apply ONLY to Virtual Competitions): • Official SkillsUSA Competition Clothing

recommended but NOT required.• Contestant clothing options include the

following:o Official Competition Clothing.o Trade Appropriate Clothing.o Professional Dress.o Business Casual.

• Clothing must meet industry safetystandards.

• No identification of the contestant, schoolor state is allowed on clothing.

• No offensive, vulgar or inappropriateimages or text are allowed on contestants’clothing.

• No shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed.• Skirts must be at least knee-length.• Proper Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE) must be worn by contestant to meetall state, local and school requirements dueto COVID-19.

• Scoring deductions may only be givenand/or disqualification of contestant ifclothing safety standards are not met.

These regulations refer to clothing items that are pictured and described at: www.skillsusastore.org. If you have questions about clothing or other logo items, call 1-888-501-2183.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Supplied by the contestant: 1. Computer with high-speed internet

capability and camera to use applicationssuch as Zoom, Teams, etc. The minimumrecommended internet bandwidth speedsfor joining Zoom meetings, accessing on-demand curriculum and other onlineoperations is 2.0 Mbps up and down. Youcan test your current internet speeds byfollowing this link: www.speedtest.net.Allow the page to load and click on GO.

2. A secondary camera(s) may be required toprovide judges with the ability to viewcontestants from different angles.Additional camera requirements will belocated on the SkillsUSA website athttp://updates.skillsusa.org.

3. A contest Proctor will be required to be onsite to assist judges. A local industry expertis preferred to serve as the Proctor andshall not be an individual who has beeninvolved with the training of thecontestant(s). The Proctor will serve as theonsite “hands and eyes” for the judges.Proctor will follow instructions from thejudges for safety and operations related tothe competition. Proctor may be asked byjudges to perform several tasks such asoperating a portable camera to showspecific components or steps, measure

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parts, or any task that will provide judges with information needed to assist in accurate scoring of the contestant’s work or presentation. However, the Proctor shall not serve as a judge nor have any influence on contestant scores.

4. The contestant’s instructor or advisor shall be on-site to observe all competition activities to ensure a safe and healthy competition experience for all participants. That instructor or advisor will not be allowed to interact or interfere with the competitor unless a safety issue arises that requires interaction. Any other support or interaction between the contestant and the instructor/advisor will result in disqualification.

5. All competitors must create a one-page résumé and submit an electronic copy to the technical committee chair at least seven (7) days in advance of the competition. Failure to do so will result in a 10-point penalty. Instructions for submission of the electronic résumé copy will be provided on the SkillsUSA website at http://updates.skillsusa.org.

6. All instruments, equipment and materials required for the contest

7. Watch 8. Pen (black ink) 9. Safety glasses/shield 10. Failure to do so will result in a 10-point

penalty. Note: Check the Contest Guidelines and/or

the updates page on the SkillsUSA website at http://updates.skillsusa.org.

SCOPE OF THE CONTEST The contest is set within the framework of accepted industry standards. Note: Your contest will conclude at the end of the allotted time scheduled. Plan to remain in the contest area during the scheduled time. No electronics are permitted in the contest area. Students should bring other material, books, magazines, etc. to help occupy idle time.

Knowledge Performance The contest includes a written knowledge exam assessing areas that include, but are not limited to, functions of body parts, basic human needs

pertaining to client care, nutrition, observation and assessment, employability skills, safety, communication, infection control, ethics, basic mathematical operations, malpractice and liability issues, and medical terms and abbreviations. The test will be administered during the orientation meeting.

Skill Performance The contest includes an assessment of proficiency in the areas of activities of daily living, personal care, CPR, employability assessment, observation and communication skills. This contest also includes knowledge of the nurse assistant scope of practice, work ethics, direct and in-direct patient care, accountability and legal issues, time management, professionalism and professional appearance.

Contest Guidelines 1. Contestants perform procedures or skills

selected from the following list of Standards and Competencies as determined by the SkillsUSA health occupations technical committee.

2. All procedures must be performed using safety precautions and correct body mechanics.

3. All skills demonstrated will be based on nationally accepted accreditation and certification standards.

4. Contestants, as part of the demonstration, should voluntarily express pertinent information.

Standards and Competencies Note for Virtual Competitions: Contestants may not be required to perform all the standards and competencies listed in this section. However, contestants should be prepared to perform components in all areas. Prior to the competition, the technical committee may determine which standards and competencies contestants will be perform for the virtual contests. The technical committee will determine if additional information is needed for contestants prior to the competition. These changes will be posted on the SkillsUSA Championships contest update website at: http://updates.skillsusa.org.

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NA 1.0 — Display knowledge of human anatomy and physiology 1.1 Identify body parts on a mannequin 1.2 Apply knowledge of body part function

NA 2.0 — Employ knowledge of basic client care in the areas of nutrition, medical mathematical operations and malpractice/liability issues 2.1 Explain how basic human needs pertain

to client care 2.2 Apply knowledge of nutrition 2.3 Perform basic mathematical operations,

including computations and weights and measures

2.4 Describe malpractice and liability issues NA 3.0 — Exhibit basic employability skills and professional demeanor when writing a résumé, completing a job application, and interviewing in accordance with work force development guidelines 3.1 Complete an error-free job application

and résumé 3.2 Demonstrate personal interview skills 3.3 Exhibit professionalism in appearance,

communications and ethics

NA 4.0 — Explain infection control and methods of preventing the spread of infections 4.1 Define infection control 4.2 Demonstrate correct hand-washing

techniques 4.3 Discuss appropriate hand hygiene

principles 4.4 Utilize appropriate personal protective

equipment NA 5.0 — Perform nurse assistant skills/procedures, including dressing; undressing and bathing patients; providing hair and oral care; and transferring, turning and assisting patients with walking 5.1 Assist patient in dressing and undressing 5.2 Provide or assist with bath 5.3 Provide hair care 5.4 Provide oral hygiene 5.5 Demonstrate denture care 5.6 Demonstrate use of transfer belt 5.7 Assist patient to stand using a transfer

belt 5.8 Transfer patient to and from wheelchair

using a transfer belt

5.9 Assist with ambulation 5.10 Assist with walker 5.11 Turn and position patient 5.12 Perform occupied or unoccupied bed

making NA 6.0 — Implement knowledge of patient care regarding nutrition and elimination 6.1 Assist with nutrition and elimination

needs 6.2 Identify general/special diets 6.3 Assist client with meal tray 6.4 Feed client 6.5 Measure and record food/fluid intake 6.6 Assist client in reaching bathroom or

commode 6.7 Assist with bedpan 6.8 Observe, measure and record urine

output

NA 7.0 — Provide patient with basic nursing procedures and restorative care 7.1 Apply elastic stockings 7.2 Assist with or provide range-of-motion

exercises 7.3 Assist with dangling 7.4 Log roll client

NA 8.0 — Monitor patient’s vital signs 8.1 Measure and record radial or apical pulse 8.2 Identify pulse sites 8.3 Measure and record temperature 8.4 Measure and record respiration 8.5 Measure and record blood pressure

NA 9.0 — Perform adult, child and infant CPR and first aid in accordance with current guidelines provided by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross 9.1 Perform adult, child and infant CPR

following current guidelines established by the American Heart Association

9.2 Treat a choking patient in an emergency following current guidelines established by the American Red Cross

NA 10.0 — Communicate effectively with co-workers and clients 10.1 Demonstrate ability to modify

communication to meet client needs 10.2 Use medical terms and abbreviations

correctly

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10.3 Display sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual needs

NA 11.0 — Manage patient care to prevent legal issues 11.1 Observe all aspects of patient

confidentiality 11.2 Ask for clarification when needed 11.3 Identify patient prior to providing care 11.4 Observe, report and document pertinent

patient data

Committee Identified Academic Skills The technical committee has identified that the following academic skills are embedded in this contest. Math Skills • Use fractions to solve practical problems. • Simplify numerical expressions. • Solve problems using proportions, formulas

and functions. • Perform basic mathematical computations. • Convert between metric and household

measurements. Science Skills • Use knowledge of patterns of cellular

organization (cells, tissues, organs, systems).

• Describe basic needs of organisms. • Classify living organisms. • Use knowledge of temperature scales, heat,

and heat transfer. • Describe the ideal environment for

microorganism growth. • Prevent transmission of microorganisms. Language Arts Skills • Provide information in conversations and in

group discussions. • Provide information in oral presentations. • Demonstrate use of such verbal

communication skills as word choice, pitch, feeling, tone and voice.

• Demonstrate use of such nonverbal communication skills as eye contact, posture and gestures using interviewing techniques to gain information.

• Demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational texts.

• Use text structures to aid comprehension.

• Organize and synthesize information for use in written and oral presentations.

• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate reference materials.

• Use print, electronic databases and online resources to access information in books and articles.

• Demonstrate narrative writing. • Demonstrate informational writing. • Edit writing for correct grammar,

capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing.

Connections to National Standards State-level academic curriculum specialists identified the following connections to national academic standards. Math Standards • Numbers and operations. • Algebra. • Geometry. • Measurement. • Data analysis and probability. • Problem solving. • Communication. • Connections. • Representation. Source: NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. For more information, visit: http://www.nctm.org. Science Standards • Understands the principles of heredity and

related concepts. • Understands the structure and function of

cells and organisms. • Understands the nature of scientific inquiry. Source: McREL compendium of national science standards. To view and search the compendium, visit: http://www2.mcrel.org/compendium/browse.asp. Language Arts Standards • Students apply a wide range of strategies to

comprehend, interpret, evaluate and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies and their

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understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics).

• Students adjust their use of spoken, written and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

• Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

• Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

Source: IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts. To view the standards, visit: www.ncte.org/standards.

CLOTHING CLASSIFICATIONS

With Photos

Class A: SkillsUSA Attire: • Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker or sweater, or black or red SkillsUSA jacket. • Button-up, collared, white dress shirt (accompanied by a plain, solid black tie), white

blouse (collarless or small-collared) or white turtleneck, with any collar not to extend into the lapel area or the blazer, sweater, windbreaker or jacket.

• Black dress slacks (accompanied by black dress socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose) or black dress skirt (knee-length, accompanied by black or skin-tone seamless hose).

• Black dress shoes.

Class B: Healthcare Attire • Official blue scrubs. • Scrubs should fit appropriately for all health contests and should be properly hemmed

and wrinkle free. Only plain, white, collarless T-shirts may be worn underneath the scrubs. Hair must be pinned up and off the collar.

• White socks or skin-tone seamless hose. • Health-professionals white or black leather work shoes. • Shoes must be all-white or black leather (no canvas), completely enclosed (no open-toe

or open-heel). Athletic-style shoes that meet the criteria are acceptable.

Class C: Contest Specific — Manufacturing/Construction Khaki Attire • Official SkillsUSA khaki short-sleeve work shirt and pants. • Black, brown or tan leather work shoes. Note: Safety glasses must have side shields or goggles (prescription glasses may be used only if they are equipped with side shields. If not, they must be covered with goggles).

Class D: Contest Specific — Blue Attire • Official SkillsUSA light blue work shirt. • Navy pants. • Black, brown or tan leather work safety shoes (with protective toe cap). Note: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles (prescription glasses may be used only if they are equipped with side shields. If not, they must be covered with goggles).

Class E: Contest specific — Business Casual • Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt. • Black dress slacks (accompanied by black dress socks or black or skin-tone seamless

hose) or black dress skirt (knee-length, accompanied by black or skin-tone seamless hose).

• Black leather closed-toe dress shoes.

Class F: Contest Specific — Cosmetology • Official SkillsUSA white dress shirt. • Black dress slacks. • Black socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose. • Black leather work or dress shoes.

Note: The Official SkillsUSA white cosmetology smock or apron can be worn with the white dress shirt.

Class G: Culinary/Commercial Baking Attire • White or black work pants or black-and-white checkered chef’s pants.* • White chef’s jacket. • White or black leather work shoes (non-slip). • White apron. • White neckerchief. • Side-towels. • Hairnet. Note: Chef’s hats (toques) will be supplied by the national technical committee, as well as food handlers’ gloves. * Black-and-white checkered chef’s pants not available through the SkillsUSA Store.

Class H: Contest Specific — Restaurant Service • Official SkillsUSA white long-sleeved dress shirt, or long- sleeved plain white collared

shirt. • Black dress slacks (accompanied by black dress socks or black or skin-tone seamless

hose) or black dress skirt (knee-length) (accompanied by black or skin-tone seamless hose).

• Plain black tie with no pattern or SkillsUSA black tie. • Black socks. • Shined black leather work shoes or black flat heels.

Note: Bistro aprons are the official apron for Restaurant Service and are required. Waiter’s jackets, bow ties, vests, cummerbunds or half aprons are not permitted.

Class I: Contest Specific — Welding/Welding Fabrication • Official SkillsUSA khaki work shirt and pants (both the pants and shirt must be 100%

cotton). • Black, brown, or tan leather work shoes.

Note: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles (prescription glasses may be used only if they are equipped with side shields. If not, they must be covered with goggles).

SkillsUSA Scoring Rubric Virtual Championships

Judges Notes:

Contestant #

Skills Possible Points Points Earned

Resume 100

Portfolio (Written Submission) 100

Video (Skills Demonstration/Narration) 200

Oral Interview/Role Play 100

Penalties

Clothing -50

Resume -100

Total Score

Resume Scoring Rubric

Category Points

Personal Information: Name, address, city, state, zip, phone & email 10

Skills: Workplace, Technical, Personal *See Framework

20

Education: High school, technical school, dual- enrollment 20

Employment: And/or volunteer work or list NA

10

Activities, Awards and Honors: Should include SkillsUSA membership/activities

20

References: Or references available upon request

10

Spelling, Punctuation &

Grammar 10

More than one page -10

NEW for 2021 You must include the link(s) to your digital documents and/or videos in your

resume and save as a PDF.

Directions:

Step 1: Record your video submission using a digital platform like Zoom

Step 2: Open Google Drive or One Drive and upload your Zoom file

Step 3: Right click on your Zoom file and select “get link”. Remove Restrictions so anyone with

the link can access your file

Step 4: Copy that link and paste it into the bottom of your resume

Step 5: If your contest requires a written submission, repeat the process of uploading your

document to your Google Drive or One Drive, and then copy the link and paste into your

resume

Step 6: Once your resume is complete, click File, Save As, and scroll down to select PDF, then Save

Click Here to view a sample resume with embedded links