Nursing Assistant Program Code 305431

Employment Potential

A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:

Nursing Assistant: performs basic nursing tasks under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse in a nursing home, home health environment, or hospital setting.

Note

. All textbook, workbook and Blackboard™ assignments must be completed before attending clinical.
. This course is completed within six to eight weeks and will meet at least one to two days a week.
. Classroom and clinical attendance is mandatory. Any missed classroom and clinical hours must be made up.
. Individuals with abuse records may not be eligible for employment.

Program Outcomes

. Apply for competency testing to be placed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
. Obtain employment as a Nursing Assistant.
. Display behavior which supports and promotes residents' rights.
. Perform basic nursing/personal care skills.
. Assist residents in attaining and maintaining independence.
. Interact effectively with residents experiencing dementias.
. Interact on a one-to-one-basis with residents, with sensitivity to their emotional, social, and mental health.

Requirements for Program Entry

. NWTC requires an entrance skill inventory for all program students.
. Requirements for program entry must be completed prior to the start of program.
. As a requirement for program entry, an Academic Skills Assessment (Accuplacer) with appropriate benchmark scores is necessary. Program Benchmarks are: Reading Comprehension: 55. Equivalent assessment scores are acceptable. To learn more about these assessments and program benchmark scores, please contact a counselor (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.
. Be at least 16 years old.
. Have a medical examination satisfactorily completed within one year before entering program to include TB skin testing.
. Provide documentation of immunization history.
. Class requirements include work on the Internet and DVD viewing. Access to high speed Internet and a DVD player is highly recommended.
. Push, pull, lift, and/or support up to 50 pounds of weight.
. Prior to registering for class, meeting Functional Abilities Inventory requirements (accessible at www.nwtc.edu).

Wisconsin Caregiver Law

NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law (1997 WISCONSIN ACT 27). The completion of a caregiver background check includes the review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behavior. Students accepted into this program must complete a background information form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to program entry. The information provided in the background information form must be truthful and match any findings on the criminal record check. Students with a criminal history may be denied access to placement at the discretion of the clinical or practicum site. Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC cannot guarantee clinical/practicum placement or guarantee graduation within typical program timing.

Clinical Experience

Students will be required to purchase a nametag and uniform, pay for liability insurance, provide their own transportation to assigned sites, and cover any other expenses related to clinical experiences. Students may be expected to travel distances to meet clinical requirements.

Curriculum

The Nursing Assistant Technical Diploma is a 120-hour program that includes skill pre-work, lecture, lab and clinical. Upon graduation, a student will have completed three credits. Orientation will be held during the first class session.

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This course provides an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for employment in this field.

30-543-300 NURSING ASSISTANT...basic nursing/personal care skills, principles of communication skills, resident rights and team work with other care givers under the supervision of a licensed nurse. (Prerequisite: Accepted into the Nursing Assistant program.)