The Nursing Assistant program is designed to prepare an individual for employment as an entry-level nursing assistant in long-term care settings, hospitals, or adult day care facilities. The program provides training in communication skills, both oral and written, 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 a combination of classroom and laboratory activities as well as clinical experience in long-term care settings. The program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services as a Nursing Assistant Training program. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to competency test for the Nurse Aide Registry.
