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Technical Diploma-Less Than One Year | |
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Program DescriptionIf you're seeking a comparatively short educational program that leads to a career in the health care field, consider the Nursing Assistant program. This program may be a good match for you if you: • Are kind and compassionate. • Have good communication skills. • Can work as a team member. • Are efficient, accurate, and detail oriented. • Can maintain high professional standards. As a nursing assistant, you would provide care to a variety of patients to help them live as comfortably and independently as possible. This program will help you learn basic nursing skills: • Collect data • Safeguard patients • Assist in all activities of daily living • Communicate with patients The course requires 120 hours of lecture, laboratory, and clinical work. You'll need to have access to a computer with an Internet hookup. This could be in your home, at a nearby library, at one of the CVTC branch campuses, or another location that is convenient for you. You'll also work in a laboratory setting on simulated laboratory experiences. During the final portion of your program, you'll work in nursing homes or hospitals and gain actual experience with residents or patients. When you successfully complete the program, you will be eligible to apply for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination. You will need to be certified before you can work in this career area. The demand for certified nursing assistants is expected to increase, especially in nursing homes, community-based residential facilities, and through home health care organizations. Program Admission Requirements• A two-step TB test before beginning the clinical portion of the class • Wisconsin criminal background check (requires a processing fee) • At least 16 years old Helpful Academic Background• Reading at the 10th grade level or higher • Good oral communication skills • Basic math skills MessagesThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services has contracted with Pearson Vue to develop, score, and report the results of the NNAAP examination and to maintain the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. The NNAAP examination includes a written (or oral) examination and a skills evaluation. To find out when and where classes are being offered, call the CVTC Information Center at 800-547-2882. For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346. For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246. This program is not eligible for financial aid consideration. You 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 or through the Financial Aid Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200. | |