Nursing Assistant Technical Diploma

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

• Nursing Home

• Home Health Environment

• Hospital Setting

• Assisted Living

• CBRFs

• Requirements for program entry must be completed prior to the start of the program.

• Submit clinical requirements. A fee is charged for this service. Details can be found on admission checklist.

• Be at least 16 years old.

• Push, pull, lift, and/or support up to 50 pounds of weight.

• 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.

Students will be required to purchase a nametag and uniform, 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.

• Class requirements include work on the Internet. Access to high speed Internet is highly recommended.

• You must attend EVERY classroom and clinical session per class schedule.

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 check through www.castlebranch.com AND complete a Background Information Disclosure (BID) form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to program entry. The information provided in the BID form must be truthful and match any findings on the criminal record check. Information regarding this process is provided to students immediately upon acceptance into the program. 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.