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The Nursing Assistant curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in health care under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Students will learn the basic entry-level nursing skills to work in health care. A Nursing Assistant may be involved in direct patient/resident care or assist with care of the patient/resident unit and/or equipment, charting, record keeping and home-health services.
The Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical curriculum provides the student with the necessary information and skills in long-term care to take the Minnesota Department of Health State Competency Evaluation, which is required for the Nursing Assistant State Registry.
RCTC also offers an Enhanced Community Health Worker certificate. The Community Health Care Worker performs a broad range of health related functions and plays an important role in bridging the gap between cultures and healthcare systems. Visit us at
http://www.rctc.edu/program/na/.
Curriculum-at-a-Glance
Coursework includes Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical, Home - Health Aide Theory and Hospital Nursing Assistant.
The Community Health Care Worker is 16 credits in length. It consists of five credits of certified nursing assistant and 11 credits of Community Health Worker core coursework.
For more detailed program information, refer to RCTC’s program course requirements at http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/index.html.
Program/Degree Options
The Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical can provide a career ladder in the health care field. Successful completion of Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical curriculum is a required component of the Hospital
Nursing Assistant, Community Health Worker, Human Services Technician, Surgical Technology, Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs.
Program Start Date(s)
RCTC offers the Nursing Assistant program several times throughout the academic year and during summer sessions. Community Health Worker is offered as the need is identified by the community workforce.
Career Opportunities/Information
According to iseek (www.iseek.org) career information, Minnesota employment of nursing assistants is expected to grow through 2008. Nationally, this trend is expected to continue through 2010. The strongest demand for nursing assistants will be at residential care homes.
The optional Nursing Assistant Hospital curriculum component can further prepare the health care provider with the necessary skills to seek employment in long-term care, home-health agencies, hospitals or other related service areas. Taking all of the Nursing Assistant components will increase employment opportunities.
Articulations/Accreditations
Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations/index.html
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