About
Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Nursing Assistant program in River Falls, Wisconsin, prepares students to provide patient care, support activities of daily living, and communicate with patients while earning a technical diploma. The program combines classroom lecture, laboratory experience, and clinical practice in long-term care facilities. It runs for 14 weeks or less and is delivered face-to-face. The curriculum covers body structure and function, nutrition, nursing care procedures, and ethical and legal considerations. After completion, students complete educational requirements for the Wisconsin nursing assistant competency evaluation and may pursue work as a certified nursing assistant, caregiver, or personal care assistant.
At a glance
- Format: IN_PERSON
- Next start: Start months occur throughout the year
- Leads to: WI NA competency evaluation
Organization
Chippewa Valley Technical College - River Falls
Chippewa Valley Technical College, River Falls campus, is a Wisconsin technical college serving students in fields including Associate's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Certified Nursing Assistant, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Technician, and Medical Billing and Coding. The college offers more than 114 programs, along with certificates and apprenticeships. Its academic offerings span occupational preparation across healthcare, business, public safety, and related career areas. CVTC describes its learning model as flexible and hands-on, with programs organized by interest fields. The college also reports employment outcomes for graduates and average starting salary information for associate degree graduates, although those figures may change over time. This campus is part of an institution that provides career-focused education through programs, certificates, and apprenticeship opportunities.