State Tested Nursing Assistant

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 with the application for enrollment.

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

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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.