Nurse Assisting

Description

Nurse Assisting is designed for students who are interested in discovering the field of health with an emphasis on Long Term Care. The program provides a study of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and an introduction to the basic skills needed for various medical professions. Students will have the opportunity to earn certifications in CPR, First Aid, Long-Term Care Aide, and Home Health Aide

Application

Applicants must complete a Southern Tech Application for Admission. Additional information and applications are available at the Southern Tech campus and online at www.sotech.edu. Enrollment for this career program is open to adults and partnering High Schools (juniors/seniors).

Tuition

Additional costs may include books, supplies, and miscellaneous fees.

Secondary Student

Free

Post-secondary Student

In-district: $2.50 per hour

Out-of-District: $5.00 per hour

Out-of-State: $7.50 per hour

Financial Aid and Scholarships

This program is not yet approved for Federal Financial Aid; scholarships may be available.

Courses (525 hours)

CPR, First Aid and Medical Terminology
Long Term Care
Health Foundations
Anatomy
Physiology

Estimated time to complete: 10 months

Student Organization

HOSA

Schedule

Post-secondary: 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:45-3:45 PM
Secondary: 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:45-3:45 PM

Employment Options

The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.

Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Nurses’ Aide, Nursing Aide, Nursing Assistant, State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), – Approximate Pay Potential: $10-16/Hour. (O*NET source: 31-1131.00 - Nursing Assistants (onetonline.org)):