Nursing Assistant - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Nursing Assistant from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Clinical Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Overview ? Nursing Assistant is a three-credit technical diploma program designed to prepare you for employment as an entry-level bedside caregiver in health care facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes, and home-health facilities. Nursing assistants are instructed in English, but selected sections are specific for the bilingual learner - instruction is given in English and Spanish or with Spanish-language support from the bilingual education center. The nursing assistant course focuses on introducing you to the basic nursing skills and procedures needed to assist hospital clients, nursing home residents and home health clients with their daily living activities, specialized care, and communication needs. Course curriculum and instruction focuses on successful preparation for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) and the state nurse aide curriculum. Graduates of the program are eligible to take part in NNAAP activities upon completion of the course. The cost for this testing is not included in course fees and tuition. Career Outlook ? Job prospects are suited for nursing homes, hospitals, home-health agencies, and private-duty practice settings. Typical job titles of positions available to graduates of the program include nursing assistant and nurse aide, patient care assistant or PCA, and home-health aide. These positions work under the direction and supervision of licensed medical personnel, primarily registered nurses or licensed practical nurses. Program Learning Outcomes ? When seeking employment as a nurse aide, most employers will expect you to: Practice principles of infection control Provide safe, competent care to patients Be able to identify and perform job-related procedures, with attention to detail Demonstrate effective communication and observational skills Work efficiently under pressure Possess good listening skills with an ability to follow instructions Exercise tact and patience in interactions with others Possible Careers: Nurse Aide/ Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant Home Health Aide View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Nurse courses.