Just the Facts
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Nursing Assistant
- 2 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- 14 Weeks or Less
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face
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Career Cluster
- Healthcare
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Program Location
- Eau Claire, River Falls
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Start Months
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Start months occur throughout the year. View Upcoming Courses
Bloodborne Pathogens
Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.
- Estimated Total
- $436
Nursing Assistant Overview
Find your future in the healthcare field in less than one year! CVTC's Nursing Assistant program allows you to earn your technical diploma and start your career as a nursing assistant quickly!
This course is a combination of classroom lecture, lab experience, and clinical practice conducted in long-term care facilities. It covers basic body function and structure, nutrition, nursing care procedures, and ethical and legal considerations.
As a nursing assistant, you will provide care to a variety of patients to help them live as comfortably and independently as possible. Your training will cover basic nursing skills including patient care, nutrition comprehension, and customer service. After successful completion of this program, you'll be equipped with the skills needed for certification to become a CNA. You will learn how to:
- Collect data
- Safeguard patients
- Assist in all activities of daily living
- Communicate with patients
Part of a career pathway, the Nursing Assistant technical diploma credits apply toward the Nursing associate degree if you choose to continue your education and is a pre-requisite and foundation for many other health programs. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
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Explore This Program
Career Opportunities
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Caregiver
- Personal Care Assistant
- CNA Supervisor
Graduate Employers
- Mayo Clinic Health System
- Comforts of Home
- Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center
- Augusta Health and Rehab
- St. Croix Hospice
- Ellsworth Health Services
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$36K yearly salary
Our recent Nursing Assistant graduates reported an average starting salary of $35,964.
60% employed
60% of our recent Nursing Assistant graduates got a job in the industry.
280 regional jobs
There are 280 job openings in the CVTC district for the Nursing Assistant industry.
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Nursing Assistant program.
Sample Courses
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Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
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Student Testimonial
CVTC has great programs and training with an affordable price. Very proud to attend CVTC and can't wait to enter my next chapter. This will be my second program through CVTC.
Nursing Assistant Graduate
Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Communicate effectively with clients, family, and co-workers
- Protect rights of clients
- Demonstrate ethical and legal responsibilities
- Work cooperatively in a team environment
- Provide holistic, safe care to diverse populations
- Demonstrate reporting and documentation
- Assist clients with rehabilitation and restorative care
- Provide safe care for clients with acute and chronic health conditions
- Complete educational requirements for the WI NA competency evaluation
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Admission Requirements
Each program requires specific requirements a student must meet to be considered for admissions to this program.
Advising Tips
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