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| Length | Class Instruction: 24 days at 6hrs/day Clinical: 8 days at 8hrs/day | ||||||||
| TABE Scores | 9th grade or higher | ||||||||
| Location | WinCC Campus, Hale Kuhina, Room 107 |
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| Clinical Site | Ann Pearl Nursing Facility in Kāne’ohe | ||||||||
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| Requirements | Information session with Program Assistant, meet with Health Counselor, TABE test, 2-Step TB (Consecutive Shots current within one year), MMR Clearance, Physical Examination (Current within one year), Criminal Abstract, and Compass Test |
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| Hands-on Training | Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of mandatory training. Clinical practicum training is provided through nursing care facilities and covers body mechanics, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, hand washing, infectin control, communication skills, transfers, range of motion, mental health and social needs, elimination, and resident rights. Personal care skills, such as how to help patients to bathe, eat, and groom themselves are also taught. Students must pass a competency evaluation as part of this State-approved training program. Nurse's Aides whos complete the program will receive a Certificate of Professional Development from WCC and be eligible to take the Red Cross CNA exam. Students who pass the exam are placed on the State registry of Certified Nurse's Aides. |
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| Special Conditions | Program not under DOE/COP contract For early withdrawal, refer to Refund Section. Books, name tag, and 2 sets of uniforms included. Student must provide own closed non-skid white shoes, blood pressure kit, and watch with secondhand. *Student/Sponsoring agency may provide its own insurance coverage (refer to Admission Requirement Section *Call 235-7328 or email Brooke at bcalpito@hawaii.edu to schedule a mandatory information session held on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 2:30 only. Seating is limited to 10 students per session so it is highly recommended to sign-up as soon as possible. |
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