Program Description:
As a Nursing Assistant a graduate will be qualified to care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the supervision of physicians, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses. This course fulfills the OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation ACT) requirements for training of longterm care nursing assistants in preparation for certification through competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes and skills required of the long-term care nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations and clinical skills.
More information is available through the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Expected Earnings/Salary
Earnings for Certified Nursing Assistants as reported by the 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook are as follows:
- The median hourly earnings are $11.46.
- The middle 50 percent earn between $9.71 and $13.76 per hour.
- The highest 10 percent earn more than $15.97 per hour.
Skills Needed
Success as a Certified Nursing Assistant requires a caring and empathetic nature, emotional stability due to the stress of caring for persons with health issues, the ability to follow orders and to work under close supervision.
Types of Programs Offered
This is a ten day intensive program which meets Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm on the Drake State Main Campus (3421 Meridian Street). Classes are offered each month.
2012 Dates:
Jan. 3rd – 17th March 15th – 28th June 4th – 15th
Jan. 18th – 31st April 2nd – 13th June 18th – 29th
Feb. 1st -14th April 16th – 27th July 2nd – 16th
Feb. 15th – 28th April 30th – May 11th July 17th – 30th
March 1st – 14th May 14th – 25th
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You must obtain proof of a TB Skin Test & Hepatitis Series B Immunization tests from your physician or health clinic. Proof of current CPR Certification is also required.
Books, uniforms of white scrubs and patch must be purchased.
The program cost beginning with the January 2012 class will be $600 for tuition & fees.
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Refund Policy
75% of the tuition will be refunded to the applicant if the applicant withdraws within two business days before start of class. If the student does not show up for class, they may apply for a 50% refund provided the application is made in writing within three days of start of the class. Refunds will not be issued after this time.
Financial Aid will not pay for this class.
For more information contact Jan Hyman at jan.hyman@drakestate.edu or 256.551.3156.