Basic EKG Interpretation: Class Dates are April 21, 22, 28, 29

• Class meets from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Class location is LRC 100

• Cost for this class is $55

• Questions and registration information: 438-6131 or 438-6181

Medication Aide Requirements:  Class dates are July 22, 24, 29, 31, Aug 5, and 7.

•  Class meets from 5:30 - 10:00 pm. Class location is CE 210

• Listing as Nurse Aide I by the Division of Health Service Regulation

• Copy of High School Diploma or GED

• Copy of driver’s license and social security card with matching names

Nurse Aide I Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age

• COPY of valid driver’s license and Social Security card with matching names

• COPY of high school diploma or GED.

• CPR prior to the start of class.  Must be through the American Heart Association.

• Completion of TABE test with a 9th grade score on reading and math.

  TABE Testing Schedule: (To schedule TABE testing, please call (828) 438 6131 for an appointment)

  March 19	4:00 pm	CE Room 210
  April 3	5:00 pm	CE Room 210
  April 17	4:00 pm	CE Room 210
  April 28	4:00 pm	CE Room 210
  May 1	5:00 pm	CE Room 210
  May 5	4:00 pm	CE Room 210

  *CE = Continuing Education

  Nurse Aide I Class Schedule for Summer 2008:

  May 15 - August 18, 2008	8:00 AM - 12:30 PM	M, Tu, Th
  May 15 - August 15, 2008	1:00 PM - 4:30 PM	M, Tu, W, Th
  May 15 - August 18, 2008	5:00 PM - 9:30 PM	M, Tu, Th

Nurse Aide II Requirements:

• Listing as a Nurse Aide I.

• Active CPR certifications.

• Six months working experience as a Nurse Aide I.

• Letter of recommendation from immediate supervisor.

Phlebotomy Requirements:

• Copy of valid driver's license and Social Security card with matching names.

• Copy of High school diploma or GED.

• Only the first 30 on the list will be admitted to the course.

• Summer class dates are May 19 – Aug 18, 2008, Mon / Wed, from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Since January 2006, all Nursing Assistant I and Nursing Assistant II courses have been administered by the WPCC Division of Health Sciences. Changes were made to the entrance requirements for Nursing Assistant.

Changes to the Nursing Assistant Entrance Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ninth grade reading level score on the TABE test.

• Current and valid certification in basic cardiac life support (CPR).

In addition to the above changes, all JCAHO accredited clinical agencies now require a criminal background check for all Allied Health students prior to beginning the clinical practicum.  The cost of the criminal background check is the student's responsibility.  Additional information regarding the criminal background check process is explained at the start of each nursing assistant course.