Program Details

Nursing Assistant
https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates
Northwood Technical College
Nursing assistants, also known as nurse aides, certified nursing assistants, geriatric aides, unlicensed assistive personnel, orderlies or hospital attendants, provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. The Nursing Assistant program provides classroom, laboratory instruction and supervised practice in area nursing homes and hospitals. The program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Office of Quality Assurance. After successfully completing this program, students will be eligible to complete the written and skills exams to be placed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Graduates will be able to: Communicate effectively with clients, family, and co-workers Protect rights of clients Demonstrate ethical and legal responsibilities Work cooperatively in a team environment Provide holistic, safe care to diverse populations Demonstrate reporting and documentation Assist clients with rehabilitation Show More

Complete Online application form Be at least 16 years old at class start Review and sign Background Check Disclosure Review and sign Functional Abilities Disclosure Review and sign Health Sciences Confidentiality Statement For more ADDITIONAL program specific requirement information, please contact the Student Services Office or refer to the admission and program specific requirements on the website: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/nursing-assistant/requirements-and-application

This program is offered

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.
The Nursing Assistant Technical Diploma does not ladder directly into other programs, but is a requirement to have completed prior to starting the Nursing - Associate Degree program.
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.
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.

Background Check Fees: Wisconsin Caregiver: $10Additional costs for uniform and two-step Mantoux Book costs are TBD
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.


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