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00151_00107
Program Name
Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) Careg
Description
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be added to the Wisconsin CBRF Employee Registry. Coursework will include the following training modules: Fire Safety, Medication Administration and Management, Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Resident's Rights and Challenging Behaviors. Employers will expect graduates of this program to be able to: Practice safe medication storage and administration Advocate for the fair and ethical treatment of all residents Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors Practice standard precautions in all situations in the residential setting Apply first aid and choking emergency procedures Apply the basic of fire, fire prevention and emergent response Northwood Technical College (Northwood Tech) was formerly known as Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC).
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Minimum Requirements
None
Program Format
In person
Total Cost
$391.00
General Information
Frequency of the Program
Each Semester (Fall and Spring Terms)
Duration
This program take approximately 36 hours per week for 1 week(s).
Application Deadline
No set application deadline. October 1 is the date Northwood Tech begins taking applications for the following fall term. February 1 is the date for the following spring term, and July 1 for the following summer term. District residents who apply on or before the following dates shall have admission priority. For programs commencing any time during the fall semester, the preceding January 1. For programs commencing any time during the spring semester, the preceding May 1. For programs commencing any time during the summer semester, the preceding October 1. After the dates specified above, district residents shall have priority equal to non-district state residents for admission to programs.
Program Outcome
This program leads to
Community College Certificate of Completion
Related Occupations
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
Full-Time/Part-Time
This course is offered Full Time
Class Schedule
This course is offered
Days
Credit Hours
2
Career Pathway
This program is part of a career pathway.
Pathway description
The Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) Caregiver Technical Diploma ladders all credits into the Human Services Associate (Associate Degree) program.
Business Partnership(s)
This program has not been identified as having business partnership(s).
Job Placement Services
This program has job placement services.
Job Placement Services description
Employment Services available to College students and graduates include: Electronic postings of all current openings listed with Employment Services are located on Wisconsin TechConnect, work-study positions within Northwood Tech are mailed/e-mailed to eligible students, Salary and placement information Northwood Tech dates are posted on the Northwood Tech Web site on each program page, resumé assistance - staff are available to assist with resumés, cover letters, etc. (check with Student Services), seminars/workshops held on campus (including interview preparation), and job fairs held on campus.
Tutoring Available
This program has tutoring available.
Tutoring Available description
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located at each campus. Community members and students are encouraged to meet with an ASC instructor to create a personalized success plan. Services include: GED/HSED preparation, college preparation coursework, academic support within the classroom, foundational skill building classes in math/writing/reading, test taking and study skills strategies, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, learning styles inventory, free peer tutoring, workshops focused on student learning, math and writing labs, academic coaching: individual one on one support, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes.
Program Costs
Financial Aid
Financial aid is not available for this program.
Tuition and Required Fees
$391.00
Books
$0.00
Supplies/Materials
$0.00
Other Fees
$0.00
Total Cost
$391.00
Refund Policy
Students are responsible for a percentage of tuition and fees as determined by the WTCS Tuition and Fee Refund Policy when a class is dropped after the date classes start (regardless if the student ever attended). Refunds are calculated from the date the student formally notifies the Student Services office of their intent to drop a class or completely withdraws. Students must complete a drop form or drop classes online through MyNorthwoodTech. Refer to the Student Handbook for specifics.
Performance Metrics
Date of Establishment of Program
Location
This program is offered at the following location(s):
Ashland Campus
2100 Beaser Ave
Ashland
,
Wisconsin
54806
New Richmond Campus
1019 S. Knowles Ave.
New Richmond
,
Wisconsin
54017
Rice Lake Campus
1900 College Drive
Rice Lake
,
Wisconsin
54868
Superior Campus
600 North 21st Street
Superior
,
Wisconsin
54880
Contacts
Program Contacts
Admission Advisor
Ashland Campus
Admission Advisor
ashland.admissions@northwoodtech.edu
(715) 685-3039
Admission Advisor
New Richmond Campus
Admission Advisor
newrichmond.admissions@northwoodtech.edu
(715) 752-8119
Admission Advisor
Rice Lake Campus
Admissions Advisor
ricelake.admissions@northwoodtech.edu
(715) 788-7144
Admission Advisor
Superior Campus
Admission Advisor
superior.admissions@northwoodtech.edu
(715) 319-7331
Disability Accommodation Contact(s)
Donna
Jones-Ilsley
Ashland Accommodations Specialist
Donna.Jones-Ilsley@northwoodtech.edu
(715) 685-3014
Lori
Denzine
NR - Accommodations Specialist
lori.denzine@northwoodtech.edu
(715) 246-1821
Heidi
Diesterhaft
Rice Lake Accommodations Specialist
heidi.diesterhaft@northwoodtech.edu
(715) 788-7142
Chris
Fries
Superior Accommodations Specialist
Chris.Fries@northwoodtech.edu
(715) 319-7307
Language Accommodation Contact(s)
No contacts have been identified for language accommodation. Please contact one of the "Program Contacts" for more information.
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