About
Iowa Central Community Colleges offers training programs for those interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants. The program is offered several times a year in a variety of locations and are taught by Registered Nurses. The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients/residents in a variety of long-term care facilities and to be successful on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry exams. Successful completion of these exams is required by State Legislation to work in a long-term care facility. The Nurse Aide courses are offered for both credit and noncredit and are prerequisites to the nursing program.
Organization
Iowa Central Community College - Main Campus
Iowa Central Community College's Fort Dodge campus, located in Iowa, is a vibrant hub of academic excellence and community engagement. As a public, two-year institution established in 1966 from the merger of three junior colleges, it offers a robust selection of over 100 programs ranging from career-focused associate degrees to certificates designed for seamless transfer to four-year universities 15. The campus supports a diverse student body with services including academic counseling, employment services, and recognition of life experiences for credit 4.
Beyond academics, students thrive in a lively campus environment with numerous clubs, organizations, and an active athletics program that boasts several national titles 1. Located in a rural setting, Iowa Central’s Fort Dodge campus not only emphasizes affordability and accessibility but also offers a unique, serene learning atmosphere that enhances students' education experience 3. The college's commitment to delivering quality education and fostering a supportive community makes it a key educational institution within Iowa 15.