Certified Nurse Aide Plus (CPR, HHA, and Alzheimer's Trainings)
WCNA-020 Certified Nurse Aide Plus (CPR, HHA, and Alzheimer's Trainings)
Hours: 139
Fee: $2,395*
Instruction: In-person/Lecture
Program Description
- Certified Nurse Aide Certificate
- CPR Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Certificate
- Alzheimer’s & Neurological Disorders Training
Nurse Aide & CPR Certificate
The Nurse Aide training program will provide you with entry-level job skills that allow you to enter the health care field and prepare for the Massachusetts state board examination to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and also receive your certification in CPR. Students learn to care for residents in long-term care facilities and will practice the following skills: personal patient care, patient rights, lifting and turning patients, safety, infection control, bed, bath and feeding, vital signs, record keeping, mental health care of residents and stress management.
This program is approved by the MA Division of Health Care Quality (Approval #91212P).
Major topics will include:
- Communication Skills
- Personal Care Basics
- Infection Control
- Bed Making
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Bed Bath and Feeding
- Promoting Residents’ Independence and Respecting Residents’ Rights
- Record keeping
- Vital Signs
- CPR
- Moving and Turning Patients
- Certification Exam Review
Home Health Aide Training
The Home Health Aide training will prepare a CNA to provide care in a patient’s home after completion of their program or certification, depending upon state requirements. Primary focus is placed on personal care and home management for patients, but students will also learn about family issues, meal preparation, social activities, housekeeping, and more. HHA’s must also deal with legal and ethical issues, so these topics are also discussed during the course.
Alzheimer’s & Neurological Disorders
This module will include Alzheimer’s or related neurological disorders: Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease, personality changes, physical and emotional changes, and old and new strategies when working with memory-impaired individuals.
Program Details
Prerequisites/Requirements
Prerequisites
- At least 16 years of age.
- Applicants are required to demonstrate 8th-grade reading, writing, and speaking levels.
Medical Requirements
Failure to COMPLETE AND SUBMIT 100% of the medical requirements prior to the first day of clinicals will prevent you from taking part in your affiliation.
For requirements, required health forms, and submission instructions for this program please see the Certified Nurse Assistant (PDF) Health Record Requirements.
Fee: $2,395
Need help convincing your employer to help cover the costs?
*Additional Funding Sources
This course may be eligible for funding for qualified Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients as well as additional funding available under other grants. Please email Lillian Ortiz lortiz2403@orkexpo.net
Individual Training Account (ITA) - Funding
What is an Individual Training Account (ITA)?
An Individual Training Account (ITA) is an account set up on behalf of an adult or dislocated worker to pay for training services. The purpose of the ITA is to give program participants maximum choice in selecting a training program.
One-Stop Career Centers determine the dollar amount limits, time limits, and other requirements for use of ITA accounts.
If you are approved for an ITA account, you must choose your training services from the statewide list of ITA-approved programs. A One-Stop Career Center employment counselor will give you information to help you make an informed choice about how to spend your ITA funds.
You can use the Department of Workforce Training's Online Services Training Course Search to find ITA-approved training programs that meet your needs. Select "ITA" from the Approved Course Type drop-down box to find ITA-approved programs.
How do I apply?
To apply for the Adult and Dislocated Worker Program and for Individual Training Account (ITA) funds, visit your One-Stop Career Center, or call the Division of Career Services at 617-626-5300.
To find the Career Center nearest you, see Find a Career Center near You on the Department of Workforce Development web site.
For more information about One-Stop Career Centers in Massachusetts, see One-Stop Career Centers.
Morning Session
Section D31
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 13-16; NO CLASS Jan. 20; 21-23; 27-30; Feb. 3-6; 10-13; NO CLASS Feb. 17; 18-20; 24-27; March 3-4
Compliance Deadline: January 13, 2025
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2024
Afternoon Session
Section A31
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dates: March 3-6; 10-13; 17-20; 24-27; 31; April 1-3; 7-10;14-17; NO CLASS April 21; 22-24; 28-30; May 1; 5-8; 12-15; 19-22
Compliance Deadline: March 3, 2025
Registration Deadline: February 4, 2025
Saturday Session
Section S31
Day: Saturday
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28, NO CLASS JULY 5; 12, 19, 26, August 2
Compliance Deadline: March 8, 2025
Registration Deadline: February 8, 2025
Nursing Assistant Care Book
ISBN: 978160425-133-3 4th Edition
Workbook
ISBN: 978160425-134-0-4th Edition
BLS for Healthcare Providers
ISBN: 9781616697686
Heartsaver First Aid
ISBN: 9781616698270
Scrubs
Books may be purchased from 十大彩票平台, Amazon or any book store. Scrubs can be purchased at any uniform supply store; maroon scrubs from 十大彩票平台 Bookstore are required for affiliation.
Student CORI Policy
College programs involving potentially unsupervised contact with children, the disabled, or the elderly, including fieldwork (a clinical affiliation, internship, externship, or field placement) with a private or public healthcare provider or daycare provider, will be required to undergo state-wide and/or national criminal background checks, including but not limited to: Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Record Information (SORI), Seven (7) year residential Search, and FBI Fingerprinting checks. The purpose of the background check is to ensure a safe and protective environment for all clients, particularly members of vulnerable populations.
Students choosing not to consent to the required background checks will be ineligible to participate in fieldwork involving vulnerable populations. Ineligibility to participate in fieldwork may affect a student's ability to successfully complete the program.
Based upon the results of the background checks, a student may be deemed ineligible to participate in academic or clinical activities, which may impact a student's ability to successfully complete program requirements. Background checks are reviewed by the College’s CORI Board. The CORI Board determines eligibility to participate in academic and/or clinical activities. Students have the right to appeal the determination of the CORI Board by filing a written appeal with the Vice President of Student Affairs within 10 business days of receiving the CORI Board’s determination.
Furthermore, please be advised that eligibility to participate in College academic and/or clinical activities following a background check does not guarantee eligibility to sit for a professional credentialing examination(s) or for employment upon program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the certification or licensure board for a particular healthcare or other service profession to determine the standards that must be met for credentialing, licensing and/or employment in that field.
Attendance
Attendance is Mandatory - as the state requires a very specific amount of hours in the classroom and clinical setting to be eligible to take the CNA exam. Failure to meet attendance requirements will result in withdrawal from the course.
Refund Policy
Withdraw prior to the start of class* - 100% Refund
No Refunds will be given once class begins
In the absence of a written third party contractual agreement stating otherwise, all refunds will be issued to the student. Credit card payments will be refunded directly to the credit card if processed within thirty days of the payment.
Course Cancellation Policy
The 十大彩票平台 Workforce Training office reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
Student Handbook Policies
As a participant in this program/course I understand that I am bound by all the rules, regulations, and policies of 十大彩票平台 as outlined in the Springfield Technical Community College Student Handbook.
Disability-Related Accommodations
In compliance with Springfield Technical Community College's policy and equal access laws, disability-related accommodations are available. Students who desire such accommodations should provide documentation of a disability to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Proper registration will enable ODS counselors to verify the disability and determine reasonable academic accommodations
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This program is both Section 30 and ITA approved
Section 30 Benefits
Section 30 of the Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Law allows DUA to waive an active work search if you meet certain eligibility requirements. This means that you can continue to collect UI benefits while in full-time approved training. Under certain circumstances, you may be eligible for up to an additional 26 weeks of UI benefits while you are attending full-time training.
You may be eligible for approved training if you:
- Are permanently separated from your previous employer
- Are unlikely to obtain suitable employment based on your current skill level
- Need training to become re-employed
Remember to select the training program that is best for you and that will help you find employment in your new occupation. DUA does not pay for training.
Section 30 Requirements
Claimants must meet eligibility and training requirements.
Section 30 Regulations
Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.) 151A Section 30(c) and 430 Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 9.00 allows claimants to receive unemployment insurance (UI) benefits while enrolled in approved training.
Students must successfully complete 75 hours of classroom training and 24 hours of clinical training in order to schedule their CNA exam. Please note, students must be 100% compliant with medical and CORI requirements (PDF linked above in Prerequisites/Requirements tab) or they will not be allowed to enter the clinical site.
For questions or interest in our current or future programs, please complete our Workforce Development Program Inquiry Form, and one of our Recruitment and Retention Specialists will contact you promptly. For all other questions, please use the contact below.
The 十大彩票平台 Workforce Development Center
Building 27, Second Floor
- Phone: 413-755-4225
- Email: workforcetraining@orkexpo.net
Enrollment Process
Enroll Online
- Review the Prerequisites/Requirements above.
- Click the Enroll Now button below.
- Click the "Select" button next to your desired section. A window appears.
- Click "Add Section to Cart". A success message appears.
- Click the "Next" button in the top right corner.
- Enter your personal information.
- Click the "Submit" button.
- Complete CORI and Medical Clearance information as soon as possible. See Prerequisites/Requirements above for details.
Enroll in Person
Go to Building 27, 2nd floor to register for the course or call (413) 755-4225.