The Theory portion of this course meets Face-to-Face

Course Dates

Course Start Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Course End Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

Lectures

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, October 9th BY 4:30PM! SEATS ARE LIMITED! Apply early! Face to Face Orientation is combined with first class date on Monday, October 14th, 3:330pm for New Student Orientation which includes picking up laptop and textbook and NA folder. Class will last until in the Room 430, Main SWTC Building. Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL class and lab dates. Bring laptop/iPad with you to log into Schoology, your Nursing Assistant textbook and folder. Class/lab schedule to be given at 1st class date.

Labs

Theory is combined with lab skills on Mondays and Thursdays from 10/14 to 11/18 from 4pm to 9pm in Health Science Bldg, Room 2634/2638. You must be able to attend every Monday and Thursday between these dates. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your Nursing Assistant folder, pen, something to drink and eat.

Clinicals

Clinical Location

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, October 9th BY 4:30PM! SEATS are LIMITED! Apply early. Clinical sites/dates determined once class starts and will be between 11/19 to 12/13/24. Dates/times CAN be weekday evening or weekend days/evenings. 27 hrs total.

Clinical Dates

Dates and times are subject to change

Clinical will take place between 11/19/24 to 12/13/24. Please sign up for a future class offering if you have other school, work or personal obligations during this timeframe that you cannot reschedule or rearrange.

Additional Information

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, 10th edition (eBook option available)
• 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 the first day of class:

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

Assignment to complete before first day of class

Chapter 1 pages 1-11, Chapter 2 pages 12-20, Chapter 3 pages 21-30, Chapter 4 pages 31-37, Chapter 5 pages 38-54, Chapter 6 pages 55-66 and Chapter 56 pages 860-869. Also read Introductory pages (cream colored pages) and Learning Objectives for Unit 1 in the NA packet.

*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: