Nursing Assistant - Limited Term
Technical Certificate
2 Credits | 75 Hours
Multiple Start Dates
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior
Outreach Centers: Hayward, Ladysmith, Shell Lake
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has approved a waiver to WITC to offer the Emergency Nurse Aide program for 75 hours.
Nursing assistants, also known as nurse aides, certified nursing assistants, geriatric aides, unlicensed assistive personnel, orderlies or hospital attendants, provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.
Program Overview
The Nursing Assistant - Limited Term 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 and the Office of Quality Assurance. After successfully completing this program, students will be eligible to complete the written and skills exams to be placed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
Program Outcomes
Nursing Assistant graduates will be able to:
- Communicate and interact effectively with clients, family, and co-workers
- Maintain and protect client rights
- Report information and record observations
- Demonstrate the ethical and legal responsibilities of the NA/HHA
- Provide safe care to a diverse population, meeting personal, physical and psychosocial client needs
- Assist with client rehabilitation and restorative care, promoting independence
- Assist clients with long-term, disabling conditions including dementia, always focusing on the strengths of the client
- Work cooperatively in a team environment
- Eligible to take the WI NA Competency evaluation
You will work directly with patients and their families. This means you truly have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in a positive way. Being a CNA offers tremendous job stability because the demand will always be there, and will continue to grow. Indeed, with the changing picture of the healthcare industry, it is believed that the demand for CNAs is one of the best.
Make a difference.
Job stability.
Ability to work in various sectors.
Academics
The CNA course is offered year round on all four campuses (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior) and at the outreach centers in Ladysmith, Hayward, and Shell Lake. Take classes via web conferencing and hands-on labs.
Good Salary
Considering you could be certified after 75 hours of training, a median salary of $24,000 nationally is respectable.
Career Bonuses and Benefits
Many CNAs receive great bonuses and benefits. These include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. There are sometimes profit-sharing opportunities depending on the sector in which you work. These can increase your salary.
Continue Your Education
As a CNA, it may be easier to gain access to other nursing programs, in particular accelerated ones. As you can demonstrate that you have working experience in the field, it will be more likely for you to be accepted to these programs.
Curriculum
Program specific subjects covered include infection control, transferring and range of motion. Hands-on learning will give you the experience to work in the field upon graduation.
Nursing Assistant - Limited Term is Part of a Career Pathway
Nursing Assistant - Limited Term is a requirement for the Nursing program.
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Admissions and Tuition
To apply, just fill out an application form either online or at a campus, and WITC will guide you from there.
Tuition and Fees
WITC breaks down the cost of education, so you'll have a good idea of how much your education will cost.
Estimated Total Program Costs 2020-21*
Nursing Assistant
2 Credits | 75 hours
$318
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the WITC Nursing Assistant - Limited Term Program
Upon completion of the program, you will obtain a Nursing Assistant - Limited Term Technical Certificate and be eligible to complete the written and skills exam to be placed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Transfer Options
Transfer your WITC credits to a four-year college in Wisconsin to obtain your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
WITC's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
Professional Licensure and/or Certification Information
WITC’s Nursing Assistant program is designed to meet the State of Wisconsin’s licensing criteria. However, WITC has not made a determination whether this program meets licensure requirements in states other than Wisconsin. Students who may be seeking professional licensure or certification in states other than Wisconsin should contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to verify that the WITC program meets licensure or certification requirements.
Federal and state regulations require that a person's name is entered on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry only after satisfactorily completing both a Wisconsin approved nurse aide training program, or basic nursing course for professional nurses or licensed practical nurses, and competency evaluation program.
For more information, visit Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
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