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Technical Diploma-Less Than One Year | |
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General Program Information Course Information Graduate Information |
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Program DescriptionThis program prepares students to provide basic nursing care to a variety of patients. The student will learn many skills including: • Nursing care procedures • Bathing • Bed making • Grooming • Dressing • Taking vital signs • Patient safety • Assisting in transfer • Communicating with patients • Monitoring patients' nutritional and elimination needs • Ethical and legal considerations This program is offered throughout the year at various sites within the Chippewa Valley Technical College district. The first portion of training is conducted in a classroom and laboratory setting and requires written assignments and simulated laboratory experiences. The last portion is spent in or nursing homes or hospitals and involves hands-on experience with residents or patients. The course consists of 120 contact hours. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply for the certification exam with Pearson View to become certified nursing assistants. Program Admission RequirementsPersons interested in enrolling in the Basic Nursing Assistant class (543-300) may inquire about available classes by calling the CVTC Information Center at 1-800-547-2882. Members of the general public may register for available classes during the open enrollment period which begins prior to each term. Students are required to complete: • a two-step TB test prior to beginning the clinical portion of the class • Wisconsin criminal background check and processing fee Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply and take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has contracted with Pearson Vue, http://www.pearsonvue.com, a nationally recognized leading provider of assessment services to regulatory agencies and national associations, to develop, score, and report the results of the NNAAP Examination and to maintain the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. The NNAAP Examination is made up of both a written (or oral) examination and a skills evaluation. The purpose of the Examination is to make sure that you understand and can safely perform the job of an entry-level nurse aide. For detailed requirements, call one of our Enrollment Assistants at 1-800-547-2882. Helpful Academic Background• 16 years of age • Reading ability of at least a 10th grade level • Good oral communication skills • Basic math skills MessagesFor more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346. This program is not eligible for financial aid consideration. However, students may be eligible for an alternative student loan. Information regarding alternative loans is available at the following link: http://www.cvtc.edu/pages/322.asp | |