Program Details

Program Name

Certified Nursing Assistant - 2 credit option

Program Website

https://www.blackhawk.edu/Programs-Classes/Explore-Programs/Program-Detail/program/Nursing-Assistant

Institution

Blackhawk Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00001_00063

Format

Online and In-Person

Program Description

This is a basic 75 hour Nursing Assistant course approved by the Wisconsin DHS( under EMR2029) to offer a modified nurse aide training program in response to the pandemic and in accordance with Administrative Code DHS 129. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the competency evaluation for inclusion on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry as a Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide. The Nursing Assistant works under the supervision of an RN or LPN performing bedside and personal care, in a ""practical setting"", gathering data such as vital signs or in-take and out-put, and performing basic therapeutic interventions such as range of motion exercises. The course includes theory lecture (face-to-face or Hybrid), skills lab practice, and a clinical experience in a long-term care setting, which is currently in a ""Practical Setting"" lab. (Program number = 30-543-200 Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

Prior to enrolling in this program, you must complete a placement exam, a criminal background check to determine eligibility for placement at an active clinical site. Students must be at least 16 years old to attend clinical practicum. Students under the age of 18 must be selected as a Youth Apprentice through their High School.

This Program is Offered

Every semester

Duration

This program takes approximately 10 hours per week for 8 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days
Evenings

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time & Part-Time

Application Deadline

ongoing

Related Occupations

Nursing Assistants
Home Health Aides
Personal Care Aides

Credit Hours

Business Partnership(s)

Lab and clinical site elements for competency completion

Job Placement Services

BTC Career Services helps students explore careers, prepare for the job application process and find current opportunities. BTC offers resume writing, mock interviews, and job search and internships, when available.

Tutoring Services

Blackhawk Technical College provides free tutoring services to credit students enrolled at the college. We offer online, open lab and peer tutoring. Also counseling services are available.

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Not Assessed

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Community College Certificate of Completion
Industry-Recognized Certificate or Certification

Financial Aid

Financial aid is not available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$298.00

Books

$80.00

Supplies/Materials

$60.00

Other Fees

$260.00

Description of Other Fees

uniform and watch as supplies, exam fee which is after they complete the course = $260.

Total Cost

$698.00

Refund Policy

Refunds are processed according to the Wisconsin Technical College System Refund Policy for program, material and activity fees. To receive refunds, you must formally request refunds from Registration and Records by notifying them of your intent to drop a class(es) or completely withdraw from all classes. Requests for refunds must be received during the same term of enrollment. Refund requests are time-sensitive as each day that passes may affect the amount of refund you are eligible.

Covers the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

Janesville - Central Campus

6004 Prairie Ave.
Janesville, Wisconsin 53547

Program Contact(s)

Moira LaFayette

Dean - Health Sciences & Public Sft
mlafayette@blackhawk.edu
(608) 757-7750

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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