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Nursing Assistant
Technical Diploma
The nursing assistant is a vital member of the health care team. The nursing assistant carries out assigned duties under the direction of the professional nurse. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, toileting, assisting with feeding, taking vital signs, ambulating, lifting and moving clients, and performing other selected nursing procedures. The instructional program for the Nursing Assistant diploma consists of lecture with laboratory practice and supervised clinical experience in local health care facilities. This program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health as a nurse aide training program. The diploma is granted for successful completion of 118 hours of instruction.
Program Outline
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3054330000 | Nursing AssistantDescriptionProvides theory, laboratory practice, and clinical experience for employment as an entry level nursing assistant in a health care facility. Approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. |
3.00 |
At A Glance
How You'll Learn
On Campus
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On Location
Term Start Dates
| Fall 2023: September 5 | Spring 2024: January 8 | Summer 2024: May 6 |
Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.
Program Tuition*
$492
Books & Supplies*
$80
*Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.
What You'll Learn
- Communicate effectively with clients, family, and co-workers.
- Protect rights of clients
- Complete educational requirements for the WI NA competency evaluation
- Demonstrate ethical and legal responsibilities
- Assist clients with rehabilitation and restorative care
- Provide safe care for clients with acute and chronic health conditions
- Provide holistic, safe care to a diverse populations
- Work cooperatively in a team environment
- Demonstrate reporting and documentation
Your Potential Careers
- Nursing Assistant
Median Annual Salary
| $28,163 | $29,035 | $29,588 |
| Local | State | National |
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Your application can be submitted online, it takes just a few minutes to complete.
Additional Costs
Students are required to pay tuition and the following other costs as applicable:
- Textbook and curriculum binder ($110)
- TB skin test ($15), Influenza vaccine ($45), MMR ($30)
- Caregiver criminal background check ($10)
- Upon successful completion of the course, students wanting to become Certified Nursing Assistants need to take the State certification exam (Approximately $120)
- Uniform tops will be provided to students free of charge
WisCaregiver Careers: Free Training. Free Testing. $500 Bonus.
The Wiscaregiver Career Program offers nurse aide training at no cost to the student through participating, approved nurse aide training programs like the Nursing Assistant program at Nicolet College. Testing fees for the state competency exam will be covered for all students who successfully complete training and program requirements.
Learn more about the free training, free testing, and a $500 bonus when you start work at a participating WisCaregiver nursing home.
Credit for Prior Learning
Based on prior experience and skills, qualified Veteran medics and EMS workers may be able to test out of some classes. Contact the Dean of Health Occupations, at 715.365.4539 to learn about earning credit for what you already know.
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