About
The Nursing Assistant program prepares students for employment as nursing assistants. The program also prepares students for other health-related programs. Students will be required to demonstrate the following skills under the supervision of a licensed nurse: communication, basic nursing assistant and personal care skills, attention to client’s rights, and care of clients with dementias. The program is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a nurse-aide training program. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant competency evaluation for inclusion on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and employment in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, hospices, CBRF’s, assisted living centers and homes for the developmentally disabled.
The program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Office of Quality Assurance. After successfully completing this program, students will be eligible to complete the written and skills exams to be placed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
Organization
Northwood Technical College - New Richmond
Northwood Technical College
Northwood Technical College, founded in 1912, is a higher education institution headquartered in Rice Lake, WI, serving the northwest Wisconsin region with multiple campuses. It specializes in career-focused programs, offering over 60 career areas, and is known for its small class sizes and strong student support. The college embraces lifelong learning and innovative techniques, aspiring to be a recognized leader in workforce development and community engagement through student success.
Highlights:
- First in Wisconsin to partner with rural healthcare facilities for a pioneering surgical technologist apprenticeship program
- Offers a one-semester phlebotomy program with clinical experience
- Committed to making each experience meaningful and professional