The Theory portion of this course is Online

Course Dates

Course Start Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
Course End Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Orientation

In order to begin this class, all students must attend the MANDATORY orientation session.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS Monday, August 11th, 2025, BY 4:00PM! SEATS ARE LIMITED! Apply early! Mandatory Face to Face Orientation is August 18th at 4:00pm. This orientation includes picking up your SWTC laptop and purchasing your textbook and NA folder. Orientation will run from 4:00pm- 6:30pm.

Labs

Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL class and lab dates. You will have an opportunity to choose your lab day after registration. This is based on availability. Lab skills could be Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday evenings in the Health Science Bldg., Room 2634/2638. Lab is held weekly on your assigned day for four weeks. You must be able to attend every lab date. *If you are interested in a day lab/clinical offering

Clinicals

Clinical Location

Clinical will be held in a long-term care facility. Clinical sites and schedules will be available to each student on their first lab day.

Clinical Dates

Dates and times are subject to change

Clinical will take place between 9/28/2025 to 10/19/2025. You must have flexibility and be available during these dates to register for this course. Clinical schedules will be available at the first lab date giving advanced notice on the specific clinical schedule. Clinicals schedules during the fall/spring semesters can be held Monday- Friday (evenings) and/or Saturday/Sunday (Days/Evenings). *If you are interested in a day lab/clinical option-Please contact Christy Chappell by emailing cchapppell@swtc.edu or call 608-822-2610 after your registration is complete. If there is enough interest in a day option, we will make that available.   Please sign up for a future class offering if you have other obligations during this timeframe that you cannot reschedule or rearrange as in person attendance to orientation, lab, and clinical is mandatory!

Additional Information

For Online/Hybrid Students

All students will be required to attend the In-Person orientation which will include an introduction to Schoology – Southwest Tech’s learning management system. The Schoology orientation will give you an idea of what to expect in an online or hybrid course and specifically orient you to the system.

Listed below are some requirements of an online/hybrid student:

• Convenient access to a computer with internet access and the capability of installing the LockDown Respondus Browser and a Webcam. No Chromebooks.
• Frequent use of your college-issued email account
• Word processing software - Microsoft Word is preferred. Microsoft Office is available free to all Southwest Tech Students – go to this website and use your student email address to sign up - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office.
• Self-motivation and self-discipline
• Ability to manage time to successfully complete required course work – 10 – 15 hours per week could be required for this online or hybrid course.

Students with disabilities, who need accommodations, should contact the office of the Support Services Specialist, Knox Learning Center, (608) 822-2631 or 800-362-3322, Ext. 2631, TTY/TDD (608) 822-2072, or email Disability Services.

Total Course Hours (lecture, lab, and clinical) = 81 Hours
The Nursing Assistant course is regulated by the Department of Health Services - including course content and number of hours. Attendance is mandatory to ensure compliance with the State of Wisconsin requirements for Nursing Assistant training. Students are required to attend ALL 81 hours without exception to complete the course.

Materials needed before first day of class

• Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 11th edition (eBook option available), Mosby’s Nursing Assistant Workbook (optional)
• Chromebooks do not work with Schoology and the Respondus Lockdown Browser required for this course
• 81 Hour Nursing Assistant Basic Student Learning Packet available at SWTC bookstore
• Watch with a second hand
• Shoes: Nonskid, no open toes
• Scrubs required for clinical portion. Comfortable street clothes for lab
• Additional supplies for lab will be explained at orientation

Topics that will be discussed at orientation:

1. Nursing Assistant Policies and Procedures
2. Course schedule
3. Clinical site assignments, days, times, locations, rotations
4. Information regarding the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

*Notice to students under 18 years of age: The U.S. Department of Labor issued a ruling in 2011 that allows only nursing assistants 18 years of age and over to assist and operate client lift devices. Therefore, some nursing homes are choosing to hire only nursing assistants 18+ years of age. Please contact the nursing homes directly if you are under 18 and have questions regarding their hiring policy.

Additional questions may be directed to Nursing Assistant Instructor: