CODE OF CONDUCT
The code of conduct is the professional standards for conduct, attitude, performance, and ethics while enrolled in the SIMEC Nurse Aide Training courses and shall be observed during the classroom, laboratory skill days, clinical experience, and the testing for the state competency examination. Failure to follow the code of conduct can be grounds for dismissal from the training.
- Appropriate interaction with instructors, coworkers, residents, or staff members.
- No personal cell phone usage classroom, laboratory skill days, or clinical experience. Phone use is limited to emergencies only. All other calls must be made and received during breaks. The student must leave the instruction area to make and receive calls. During the clinical experience, cell phones should never be visible in residents’ rooms.
- Disruptive behavior and inappropriate language during any phase of training and testing are not permitted.
- Students must display professionalism and self-control to meet the demands of their duties as a Certified Nurse Aide.
- During the clinical experience, students shall only perform tasks for which the trainee has received training.
- Practice all safety precautions taught for each lab skill.
- Reporting appropriate information, such as changes or problems in residents, to instructors and/or appropriate staff members.
- Students must follow and adhere to HIPAA Guidelines.
- Students must respond to emergencies in the clinical area.
- No sleeping during classroom, laboratory skill days, or clinical experience.
- Anyone caught cheating will be dismissed from the training and all fees will be non-refundable.
- Use the classroom, laboratory, or clinical site equipment for its intended use and for learning purposes only.
- Students must be physically and mentally capable to perform during classroom, laboratory skill days, or clinical experience.
- Maintain proper infection prevention guidelines provided by SIMEC and clinical sites when caring for residents.
