Program Details

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

Admission Requirements • Complete Paper Northwood Tech application form • Be at least 18 years old at class start • Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate; current HS seniors must provide both a current HS transcript and a final (official) transcript with confer date • Review and sign Functional Abilities Disclosure • Confirmation of program acceptance from Northwood Tech Medication Assistant Program Director, who has confirmed the following: o Student is listed on the registry as eligible to work in federally-certified health care settings o Student shall have at least 2,000 hours of experience as a nurse aide in direct patient care within the last 3 years and have worked a minimum of 40 hours as a nurse aide within the last 90 days, with the residents to whom the student will be administering medications during the clinical experience portion of the course. o Student shall have 4 written recommendations from current employer

This Program is Offered

By contract only

Duration

This program takes approximately 18 hours per week for 6 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

• Days
• Evenings
• Weekends

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time & Part-Time

Application Deadline

Not Applicable

Related Occupations

• Home Health Aides

Credit Hours

2

Business Partnership(s)

This training will be offered through a contract with regional employers.

Job Placement Services

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 Services

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.

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Not Assessed

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

• Community College Certificate of Completion

Financial Aid

Financial aid is not available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$3,000.00

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Description of Other Fees

Cost is dependent upon contract. Work with Stephanie Johnson on specific details

Total Cost

$3,000.00

Refund Policy

The refund policy will be written into the contract. Work with Stephanie Johnson on specific details

Program Contact(s)

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Language Accommodation Contact(s)