PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program prepares students to provide basic personal care in different types of healthcare settings under the direction of nursing or medical personnel. The goal of providing personal care is to assist persons in attaining and maintaining functional independence. The course includes basic understanding of body systems, skills in bathing, hygiene measures, bed making, obtaining vital signs, cultural competence, patient’s rights and therapeutic communication. Anishinaabe cultural content is foundational to provide culturally sensitive care to members of tribal communities.
After successful completion of the Nurse Aide Training Program the student is eligible to complete a state registry skills and theory examination in order to become a Certified Nurse Aide.
NURSE AID LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The overall objective of this Nurse Aide Training Program is the provision of quality services to residents and patients in number of healthcare facilities by nurse aides who are able to:
• Interact competently on a one-to-one basis with the residents and patients
• Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ and patients’ holistic health needs through skillfully directed interactions
• Assist residents and patients in attaining functional independence goals
• Demonstrate active support of residents’ and patients’ rights
• Demonstrate skills needed in the assessment of resident’s and patient’s holistic well-being
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Lorie Maki
CNA Program Coordinator
lmaki@kbocc.edu
(906) 524-8203
Wabanung Campus – Rm 203
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
The clinical sites require criminal background checks and a criminal history be conducted before students begin clinical assignments. The clinical agency reserves the right to accept or deny any student for clinical privileges. Applicants need to be aware that any history of misdemeanor and/or felony or past abuse may make them ineligible to meet clinical and program requirements. Prior to being able to complete clinicals, students must pass a drug screening. Students must demonstrate the ability to read and write in English.
-106-hour State of Michigan approved program
-Applicants must meet minimum admission requirements
-In-person programming held at the KBOCC Wabanung Campus, L’Anse
-Clinicals held at Bayside Village and Baraga County Memorial Hospital
-Some businesses sponsor a select number of students each year
Typical Costs: Tuition – $1,275
Includes: textbook, 2 sets of scrubs, BLS training, TB testing, Criminal Background Check, Drug Screening, Immunizations as necessary – price varies
