Prerequisite:
Must be at least 16 years of age and have a non-expired Healthcare
Provider Card and have completed the HIV/AIDS program with documentation of
TB skin test, chest X-ray, Hepatitis B immunization and have proof of MMR. PPD testing is offered
for students through CoMT for $10.00.
Course Description:
The
Nursing Assistant –
Certified
program
is 149-hours and approximately 8 - 10 weeks long.
This
course covers 95-hours of classroom lecture and about 54-hours of clinical
time in a local care facility.
This is an enhanced
program that prepares nursing assistants to have knowledge beyond the
minimum requirements set by the state.
Content
of this program includes: basic technical skills, personal care skills,
First Aid training, mental health & social service needs, restorative
services, resident rights, abuse & neglect, communication skills and
infection control. After successful completion of the course, students are
eligible to participate in state testing to become a Certified Nursing
Assistant.
Participants may then work in hospitals or care facilities with direct
patient care.
Materials Needed for
Class:
Books:
Mandatory “Mosby’s
Textbook for Nursing Assistants 6th Edition” Text - $55.00
(0-323-02580-3), & Workbook - $26.00 (0-323-02581-1), or Combo -
$81.00 (0-323-02644-3)
Bring a pen or pencil, a note pad, and a lunch
(if needed).
Additional Information:
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*$200.00
minimum down payment prior to first day of class!
Must fill out application
and take test prior to course. *There is a
$55.00 non-refundable Background check by WSP and college entrance exam.
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*Cost Breakdown:
$331.80 – Tuition
$371.62 – Clinical
$35.00 – Student
Insurance
$15.00 – Registration |
Required 1st day of
program:
$81.00 – Textbook & Workbook
$55.00 – HCP card (may have
already)
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Required 1st day of
clinical:
$10.00 – Transfer
(Gate) belt
$18.50 -23.50 – Uniform Top
$18.50 -23.50 – Uniform Bottom
$15. - $40. – Stethoscope (Suggested)
$16.50 /gait Belt
PPD testing is offered through MTCI for $20.00 each test. |
**149 hour Enhanced Nursing Assistant Program with
lecture & clinical. Students learn Pre-Nursing level information
including First Aid. Students will be eligible to take WA State
Certification Test upon completion. Clinical dates and times will be
announced during the program.
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*Student must have at least $200
down before starting the program. |
| **DSHS, the Dept of Aging,
has a mandated ruling that requires Long Term Care Centers that receive
Medicare, to fully reimburse new employees that have received their
certificate from school and/or received their NA – Certification from
state. This applies to the NAC’s first job within a one year period. The Long Term Care Center reimburses the
employee 100% of the school and testing costs. For terms and
conditions, student needs to contact employer. |
