Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 305431
Nursing Assistant program graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of settings which could include an acute care hospital , longterm 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 Of�ce of Caregiver Quality within the Division of Quality Assurance as part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services .
Curriculum : The Nursing Assistant program prepares students for employment as nursing assistants . The program also prepares Nursing Assistant students with some of the skills needed for the �rst semester of the Nursing program . During the course , 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 employment in nursing homes , hospitals , home health agencies , hospices , CBRF ' s , assisted living centers and homes for the developmentally disabled .
First Semester
30-543-300 Nursing Assistant Semester Total
3 3.00
Total Credits 3.00
FT Median Annual Wage With 48 % Employed in Field
Curriculum Note : This course must be passed with a C or better .
This program is offered at : Aurora Crivitz Green Bay Luxemburg Marinette Oconto Falls Shawano Sturgeon Bay
All credits in this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree ( s ) as a program entry requirement :
Nursing - Associate Degree , 105431
Be at least 16 years old . Getting Started : * Requirements for program entry must be completed prior to start of the program . * Submit clinical requirements . A fee is charged for this service . Details can be found on admission checklist . For instructions on how to get started , download the application checklist for this program . If you are under the age of 18 when the Nursing Assistant class begins , complete this packet .
Communicate effectively with clients , family , and co-workers . Protect rights of clients .
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