State Tested Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician

The health care industry is fast growing and the demand for professionals in the industry is increasing every day.  Employment in this career is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations in the next 10 years according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The nursing assistant training course can be completed in 80-hours.

Students learn how to offer proper patient assistance, provide help with basic needs and safely move and transport patients.

Course Content Includes

  • Safety & Emergency Practices

  • Infection Control

  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills

  • Vitals

  • First Aid for Choking

  • Personal Care Skills

  • Assessment Skills

  • Resident’s Rights

Time To Complete

  • 80-Hours / 2-Weeks

Tuition Cost

  • $500

Supply Cost

  • *$136

    *A $35 background check fee is due at the time of registration.

The STNA job responsibilities include

  • Answer a patient’s call signal

  • Keep records of patient’s food and excretions

  • Help bathe and dress patients

  • Help with a patient’s mobility and transportation

  • Help with feeding

  • Take vital signs

  • Keep the patient’s room clean

  • Remain friendly and helpful

Certifications Received

Graduates are eligible to sit for the state certification upon successful completion of the program.

Occupational Information 

WorkKeys Assessment

This program has benchmark WorkKeys assessment scores which must be obtained prior to admissions into the program.  Remediation through Aspire or KeyTrain is available for those who do not initially meet the necessary scores.  Click here to learn more.

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Contact to Learn More

Erica Chidester

 

740-373-2766 Ext. 2018

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Lori Smith

 

740-373-2766 Ext. 2016

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Classes Are Offered 

This program is offered monthly.
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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  • Class Date:  Feb. 3 - Feb. 14

  • Class Date:  Mar. 9 - Mar. 20

  • Class Date:  April 13 - April 24

  • Class Date:  May 11 - May 22

  • Class Date:  June 8 - June 19

  • Class Date:  July 6 - July 17

  • Class Date:  Aug. 3 - Aug. 14

  • Class Date:  Sept. 14 - Sept. 25

  • Class Date:  Oct. 12 - 23

  • Class Date:  Nov. 9 - Nov. 20

  • Class Date:  Dec. 7 - Dec. 18

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Testing Dates

Test Dates​​

  • January 21

  • February 18

  • March 3

  • March 24

  • April 7

  • May 5

  • June 2

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