Program Requirements
Nursing Assistant
Technical Diploma | 30-543-1
www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882
Start Dates: Start months occur throughout the year. View Upcoming Courses
Effective: August 2025
First Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
543-300Nursing Assistant2The Nursing Assistant program prepares students for employment as nursing assistants. The program also prepares students for other health-related programs. During the 86-hour course, students will be required to demonstrate the following skills under the supervision of a licensed nurse: communication, basic nursing assistant and personal care skills, attention to client's rights, and care of clients and dementias. The program is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a nurse-aide training program. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant competency evaluation for inclusion on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and employment in nursing homes, hospital, home health agencies, hospices, CBRF's, assistant living centers and homes for the developmentally disabled.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Minimum Program Credits Required: 2
Minimum Grade of B- Required.
2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.
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