Nursing Assistant

30-543-1 Technical Diploma (120 hours)
Offered at Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior

Nursing. Caring. Treatment.

The Nursing Assistant program provides classroom, laboratory instruction, and supervised practice in area nursing homes and hospitals. The program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (dhs.wisconsin.gov), Office of Quality Assurance (dhs.wisconsin.gov/rl_dsl/bqa.htm). After successfully completing this program, you will be eligible to complete the written and skills exams to be placed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Exam cost is $115.

Compassionate. Flexible. Personable.

Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the healthcare field. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

• Basic Anatomy

• Communications - Written and Oral

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

To be in the Nursing Assistant program, you must:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Pass a physical exam, have current immunizations, and demonstrate negative status for tuberculosis (Tb)
• Have an acceptable Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check
• Successfully complete TABE entrance assessment for reading

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect you, as a Nursing Assistant graduate, to be able to:

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and the healthcare team
• Perform safe and effective basic nursing skills
• Provide personal care for clients
• Promote fullest possible level of client functioning
• Promote clients’ rights
• Meet the basic needs of clients with dementia

Program Costs

Estimated costs for 2009-2010 are:

Program Tuition			$352.50
Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check			$    8.00
Book & Supplies	NA Book Order Form   pdf	requires Adobe Acrobat Reader	$100.00
Plus uniform and physical exam/immunizations