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Nurse's Aide 2008-09
Length Class Instruction: 24 days at 6hrs/day Clinical: 8 days at 8hrs/day
TABE Scores 6th grade or higher (recommended)
Location

WinCC Campus, Hale Kuhina, Room 107

Clinical Site Ann Pearl Nursing Facility in Kāne’ohe
Days and Times
Class Instruction: M-Th 8-2pm
Clinical: M-Th 6-2pm
Staff
Jamie Boyd, Coordinator 235-7384
Brooke Calpito, Program Assistant 235-7328
Ryan Perreira, Health Programs Counselor 235-7329

Mary Segura, Integrated Academics

235-7364
Additional Requirement 2-Step TB (Consecutive Shots current within one year), MMR Clearance, Physical Examination (Current within one year), Criminal Abstract, and Compass Test
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.

Fees
TUITION Additional Cost: INSURANCE* TOTAL
$1165 State Exam: $250 $1 $1,416
Special Conditions

Program not under DOE/COP contract

For early withdrawal, refer to Refund Section.

Blood Pressure kit, stethoscope, and books included; student must provide own closed non-skid white shoes, scrubs, and watch with secondhand.

*Student/Sponsoring agency may provide its own insurance coverage (refer to Admission Requirement Section)

Start & End Dates
START DATE
END DATE

March 10, 2008

May 8, 2008

May 19, 2008

July 10, 2008

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