Nursing Assistant - Technical Diploma
Nursing Assistant program graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of settings which could include an acute care hospital, long-term care/rehab facility, or home health agency. As a member of the health care team, the nursing assistant provides personal and daily care to clients who need assistance. Why choose the Nursing Assistant program at NWTC? Success--NWTC Nursing Assistant graduates competency exam pass rate is above the State of Wisconsin average pass rates. Quality--many students are offered employment during their clinical experience. Expertise--The Nursing Assistant faculty all have extensive work experience in taking care of elderly clients. The Nursing Assistant program is approved by the Office of Caregiver Quality within the Division of Quality Assurance as part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $526, Books: $51, Supplies: $175
Contact an NWTC support representative to find ways to pay for this program.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=305431
Requirements for Program Entry
- Be at least 16 years old.
- For instructions on how to get started, download the application checklist for this program.
Program Outcomes
- 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.
- Assists 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.
Curriculum
The Nursing Assistant program prepares students for employment as nursing assistants. The program also prepares students for other health-related programs. Students will be required to demonstrate the following skills under the supervision of a licensed nurse: communication, basic nursing assistant and personal care skills, attention to client’s rights, and care of clients with dementias. The program is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a nurse-aide training program. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant competency evaluation for inclusion on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and employment in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, hospices, CBRF's, assisted living centers and homes for the developmentally disabled.
- Curriculum Note: This course must be passed with an 80% or better.
Course Descriptions
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. (Pre-requisite: Accepted into the Nursing Assistant program. Call 920-498-5444 or toll free 1-888-385-6982 or go to http://www.nwtc.edu for directions.)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall J-Session Spring