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Certified Nurse Assistant
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The Nurse Assistant is a specially
trained individual who works at an entry-level position under the
supervision of a licensed nurse. Nurse assistants
are primarily employed
at nursing homes, but
may also find employment at hospitals and home
health agencies. Nurse assistants perform basic routine patient
care which may include assisting with meals or exercise, taking
vital signs, personal hygiene, and reporting signs and symptoms that
may indicate illness.
The Nurse
Assistant Training Course is designed to prepare individuals to
function at entry level positions in various health care
facilities. Upon successful completion of the course, the
individual will be given a Certificate of Completion and may then
apply to take the State Certification Examination for Nurse
Assistant.
See our Frequently Asked
Questions list below.
Upcoming Course Dates & Details - ALL LOCATIONS
Greeneville/Greene County Center for Technology
Evening course starts
January 4, 2011 CEU# 20061-301-S11
Lectures/skills
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm-9pm
Nursing Home Clinical
Schedule: TBA
Download a printable pdf course brochure
Registration and payment deadline is December 17, 2010
Morristown
Campus
Day course starts
September 20, 2010 CEU# 20061-403-F10
Lectures/skills
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am-2:30pm
Nursing Home Clinical
Schedule: TBA
Download a printable pdf course brochure
Registration and payment deadline is September 10, 2010
Evening course starts
August 23, 2010 CEU# 2006-402-F10
Lectures/skills
Mondays and Thursdays 4:00pm-9:00pm
Nursing Home Clinical
Schedule: TBA
Download a printable pdf course brochure
Registration and payment
deadline is August 13, 2010
Sevierville Campus
Evening course starts November 1, 2010 CEU# 20061-101-S11
Lectures/skills Mondays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays 5:00pm-9:30pm
Nursing Home Clinical Schedule Mondays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays
from
5:00pm-9:30pm
Course final is expected to take place
on January 13, 2011
Download a printable pdf course brochure
Registration and payment
deadline is October 18, 2010
General Admission
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is not
required to participate in the CNA program.
Any student desiring to pursue the Nurse
Assistant Training course must pre-register for
the program. Class size is limited.
Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is made in full. Registration is first-come, first-paid.
Financial Assistance
Walters State Community College does not
offer financial assistance or scholarships for this class.
Individuals may inquire about qualifications for
assistance through the their local offices
of the following agencies:
-
Tennessee
Career Centers
- State of Tennessee Division of
Rehabilitation Services which
can assist
individuals with a qualified disability
Course Content
The course is divided into three
components which include:
(1) Classroom lecture, (2) Skills lab,
& (3) Resident care activities
(clinicals)
Please note:
Our clinical partners reserve the right to only accept students who
meet their professional standards and may require drug testing.
Expenses and Requirements
$499 Tuition,
Insurance & Books This fee made payable to Walters
State Community College includes all fees for registration,
professional liability insurance, and the required textbook and
workbook.
Please see the printable pdf brochure for your
course for information on how payment should be made.
Textbook details:
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Sorrentino,
Sheila A. & Goerek, Bernie, Mosby’s Textbook for
Long-Term Care Assistants, 5th Edition,
Mosby, Inc., 2007. ISBN 0-323-04518-9
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Kelly, Relda T., Mosby’s
Workbook for Long-Term Care Assistants, 5th
Edition, Mosby, Inc., 2007.
ISBN 0-323-04640-5
$50
Background Check
The college requires that all participants
with confirmed registrations complete a background check with our
provider before beginning the course. The background check is
completed online and paid for online with a credit or debit card.
A prepaid credit card may be
used. Please see the printable pdf
brochure for your course for more information.
$5-$25 TB Skin Test
This test is necessary if you have not received one
in the past twelve months. Students must show the results of
this
test the first class session. Students may acquire
the
test from their physician, local clinic or health department.
$50- Uniforms Your
instructor will provide specific information about
$175
the appropriate attire for the clinical site the first session of
class.
$88
State of TN Competency Exam Paid to D&S Diversified
Technologies
Register for any of the CNA Classes
Download a printable pdf registration form for
any of these classes
and mail or deliver it to:
Walters State
Community College
Office of Community
Education
1720 Old Newport Hwy
Sevierville, TN
37876
Fax: (865) 774-5853
or Call (865)
774-5851 to register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get
financial assistance for this course? Walters State does
not offer financial assistance for non-credit courses like this one.
However, some county residents may qualify for assistance from the
Tennessee Career Center. Consider contacting the Career Center
nearest you to begin this process as it can take up to several weeks
to receive funding for the course.
How much do CNA's
make?
Click here to access the 2007
Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development
report for Healthcare
Support Occupation wages.
When is the latest
I can pay for the course? Your registration is confirmed
only upon receipt of payment. Official registration in the
class is first come, first served and these classes fill quickly.
It is advised that you pay your registration fee as soon as
possible and no later than the fee payment deadline for the
class.
Can I make payment
installations on the registration fee? No. The
registration fee for the class is due in full.
What kind of
scrubs do I need for the clinicals? This may vary from
clinical site to clinical site and your instructor will provide more
information.
Do I need a high
school diploma or GED to take this class? No. An
employer may require prior education but this program does not.
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