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120-Hour Course (3 Credits)
Basic tasks and procedures performed by nursing assistants include bed-making techniques, personal bedside care of the patient, measuring intake and output, caring for patients in isolation, measuring vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure), and serving and feeding patients.
The course contains a mix of classroom instruction, lab practice and clinical experience working with patients in a long-term care setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse instructor.
Instructional materials will include a textbook, workbook, and NA handbook as well as on-line course enhancements. Written exams and return demonstrations will be used for student evaluation.
Applicants must obtain a score of 21 in Math and 60 in Reading on the COMPASS, OR obtain a score of 8.0 in Math and Reading on the TABE. Those who do not obtain these scores must remediate and retest.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Students who successfully complete the N.A. course will be eligible to take the competency evaluation for inclusion on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry as a Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide. (NA/HHA)
Criminal Background Checks are required for anyone entering Health Occupations courses.
72-Hour Course (2 Credits)
The purpose of the Nursing Assistant - Advanced course is to build upon the information and skills that were learned in the 120-hour course as well as preparing the student to function in an Acute Care setting.
The Advanced/Acute Care skills will include monitoring blood glucose values; pre and post-op patient care, assisting with sterile procedures, advanced dementiacare certification, Health Care Provider CPR certification, as well as basic telemetry and automated vital sign monitoring. Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant (see above)
The course contains a mix of classroom instruction, lab practice, a research paper and oral presentation, independent study and clinical experience working with patients in an Acute Care setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse instructor.
