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(CNA-08) Nursing Assistant Training

Course number : HP-59-0056   ID : 116614   
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Begin your health care career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This course prepares you to enter into the workforce and for the state exams required to be placed on the Idaho Nurse Aide Registry. The registry is transferrable to other states. This 152-hour class includes online assignments, in-class skills practice, and clinical experience at local health care facilities.

Prerequisites
  • Unique Email Address: Each student must have a unique email address for registration.
  • Computer and Internet Access: Regular access to a computer with high-speed internet is required.
  • Age Requirement: Must be 16 years old or older.
Location

Hybrid Course: You will meet in person once a week at St. Maries High School in St. Maries, ID to work with an instructor and practice hands-on skills. Additional coursework is completed online in the Canvas classroom.

Clinical Preparation

Apply your new skills by performing direct patient care with a CNA preceptor in a local clinical facility. Clinical dates and times may vary from your regularly scheduled class days.

Health Screen Documentation required for Clinical experience (additional information provided in class):
  • TB Skin Test*: 2-Step TB skin test within the last 12 months.
  • Influenza Vaccination*: Required if your educational experience is from October 1st thru April 1st
    • *Exemptions and Declinations may be available upon request.
  • Some clinical sites may require a COVID vaccination, exemption, or declination.

Students will explore clinical site options with their instructor during class.

Class Notes
Attendance Requirement
  • 100% attendance is required.
Registration Includes
  • instruction, textbook, online study program, and clinical experience
  • Idaho State CNA Skills and Written Exam fees (one attempt each)
Dress Code - CNA in St. Maries
  • Scrubs: Dark gray scrub top and teal scrub bottoms (required by the third lab)
  • Shoes: Closed-toed shoes
  • Watch: An analog watch that can track seconds is strongly recommended. No smart devices are allowed during testing.
Class Preparation
  • Supplies to Bring:
    • black/blue pen
    • 3-ring binder
    • notebook for taking notes
Additional Information
  • Pre-employment Screenings: Many employers perform pre-employment screenings such as criminal history, drug screen, driving record, and credit checks. A preliminary criminal history check is conducted by the school, and some offenses may disqualify you from class enrollment. Verify your employability in your preferred occupation.
  • Registration:
    • It is best to register at least one week before class begins.
    • Seats are limited.

Payment Options and Funding Assistance
For more information on payment options and/or funding assistance, visit www.nic.edu/wtcpaymentoptions or contact Customer Service at (208) 769-3214.
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Class Details

12 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
St. Maries High School

Instructor
MultipleInstructor :
1.Dawn Wiedmer2.Bonnie Morris 

CEUs : 15.2

Fee: 

$995.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
10/1/2024 - 12/17/2024 Weekly - Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM St Maries, St. Maries High School  Map, Room: CEC Building Bonnie Morris  ; Dawn Wiedmer  ClassRoom

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