Academics
Nursing Assistant Skills Training (CCNAST)
Certificate of Completion
Description
This state certified three-week program prepares students for employment in a variety of health care settings from nursing homes to hospitals where they will work as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). CNA evaluation is mandated for employment in long-term care facilities. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be qualified for multiple job opportunities with good starting salaries. Positions frequently offer flexibility and variety, as well as a sense of self-satisfaction for "making a difference" in a person's health.
Rene Stark is the advisor for the main campus/weekend program. Cynthia Brown is the advisor for the extension centers.
Admissions Requirements
Training takes place in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings within the community. One-hundred percent (100%) attendance is mandatory. There are no make-up days. Students are expected to have their textbook on the first day of class. Program admission requires a minimum age of 17 and documentation of a negative TB status. A criminal background clearance check is required which will be done in the agency/clinical. Entry assessment testing is required.
Contact Information
- Division
- Math, Science & Health
- Department
- Nursing and Health Dept
- Advisors
- Rene Stark, Cynthia Brown
Requirements
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC 100 | Basic Nursing Assistant Skills | 4 | |
| Total | 4 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 4
Get Advising From Home
Save a trip to campus. Just fire up your computer webcam and microphone to talk to an advisor online.
more »Books Delivered to You
Save time and gas: Get your books online through WCC’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
more »What Students Say About Online Classes
“When I took an online class for the first time I was amazed at how organized it was. It was so easy to navigate and provided me with all the links and tools I needed to complete my course.”
—Mary Beth H., 30