GERIATRIC NURSING TRAINING COURSE

PROGRAM OVERVIEW__________________________ Download Application PDF doc.

Tuition (including registration fee): $1000

The Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistant Training Program consists of 120 hours of instruction presented in two parts:

• Classroom/Theory – 72 hours of instruction on the theories and lab skills needed to develop nursing assistant skills, and
• Clinical Orientation – 48 hours of clinical training in a local long-term care facility which enables the student to observe, develop, and utilize the skills learned in the classroom.

Upon successful completion of the training, the student becomes eligible for:

• Registration with the Maryland Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Sitting for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination.

ENTRANCE/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Classroom space is limited and is on first-come, first-served basis for those applicants meeting these requirements:

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• All applicants must complete and submit application form with the required application fee of $25.
• All applicants must schedule an interview and successfully pass the entrance examination. Please call NurseOne, Inc. for admission testing hours.

REQUIREMENTS AFTER ACCEPTANCE BUT PRIOR TO ATTENDING

• Evidence of a negative tuberculosis test or chest x-ray taken within 6 months prior to beginning training (indicating tuberculosis clearance), and
• Evidence of a physical examination (with record of immunizations) taken within 6 months prior to beginning of training. Immunization record must include Hepatitis B vaccination of declination information.

FEES

Tuition (including registration fee): $1000
Payable on or before the 1st day of class. Applicants may also opt to pay 50% on or before the 1st day of class and the remainder by twoinstallment.

Application fee: $25
Payable at the time application is submitted

Enrollment/Registration fee (applied to tuition): $50
Payable latest by enrollment/registration deadline

All fees accepted in money order made payable to NurseOne, Inc. No cash or personal checks accepted.

STUDENT’S MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM

TEXT (Required by the 1st day of class)
Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 6th Edition
Author: Sheila Sorrentino
Publishers: Mosby, Inc. copyright 2005
Mosby’s Workbook for Nursing Assistants, 6th Edition
Author: Relda T. Kelly
Publishers: Mosby, Inc. copyright 2005
NurseOne does not sell books, but may help facilitate purchase

Others:
White scrub top/white pants (2 sets recommended)
Stethoscope and BP cuffs
White nursing shoes (tennis shoes are acceptable if all white)
Wristwatch with second hand.

2012 CNA/GNA TRAINING PROGRAM PROPOSED CLASS CALENDAR   Day Program: 8a – 2:30p Mon – Fri     EEvening Program: 5p – 8p Mon - Fri Start Date   End Date   Start Date   End Date   Jan. 5 Jan. 30     Jan. 5   Feb. 27 Feb. 2 Feb. 27 Mar. 2 Mar. 27   Mar. 2   Apr. 28 Apr. 1 Apr. 28 May 1 May 29   May 1   Jun. 26 Jun. 1 Jun. 26 Aug. 3 Aug. 28     Sept. 1 Sept. 29     Oct. 1 Oct. 28     Oct. 29 Nov. 25     Dec. 1 Dec. 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

The above dates are subject to change depending upon enrollment, inclement weather, and other unforeseen factors. Please contact the schEve to New Year’s

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