HLTH 1099 - Nursing Assistant-WI Hours

Institution:

Minnesota State College Southeast

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Description:

This 120-hour course prepares students for employment as entry-level nursing assistants in long-term care settings, hospitals, or adult day care facilities. The program provides training in communications, personal care, basic nursing skills, assisting individuals in maintaining independence and promoting rehabilitation, and appropriate interaction with individuals with Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias. The program consists of 88 hours of classroom/laboratory activities and 32 hours clinical experience. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to test for the Nurse Aide Registry. Students must bring results of a recent mantoux test (taken up to 90 days prior to class start date) on first day of class. Students will be required to have a background check by submitting paperwork the first day of class. If background check does not pass, student will not be allowed to attend clinicals and a refund will not be issued. (Prerequisite: none) (5 credits: 2 lecture/3 lab)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.southeastmn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 453-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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