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Nursing Assistant
Technical Diploma
The nursing assistant is a vital member of the health care team. The nursing assistant carries out assigned duties under the direction of the professional nurse. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, toileting, assisting with feeding, taking vital signs, ambulating, lifting and moving clients, and performing other selected nursing procedures. The instructional program for the Nursing Assistant diploma consists of lecture with laboratory practice and supervised clinical experience in local health care facilities. This program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health as a nurse aide training program. The diploma is granted for successful completion of 118 hours of instruction.
Program Outline
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3054330000 | Nursing AssistantDescriptionProvides theory, laboratory practice, and clinical experience for employment as an entry level nursing assistant in a health care facility. Approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. |
3.00 |
At A Glance
How You'll Learn
On Campus
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OnLine
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On Location
Term Start Dates
| Spring 2025: January 13 | Summer 2025: May 19 | Fall 2025: August 25 |
Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.
Program Tuition*
$502
Books & Supplies*
$80
*Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.
Potential Indirect Costs
You may experience these additional costs, not charged by Nicolet, estimated based on length of program.
Transportation
$1,150
Food/Housing
$1,144
Personal Expenses
$1,146
What You'll Learn
- Communicate effectively with clients, family, and co-workers
- Protect rights of clients
- Demonstrate ethical and legal responsibilities
- Work cooperatively in a team environment
- Provide holistic, safe care to diverse populations
- Demonstrate reporting and documentation
- Assist clients with rehabilitation and restorative care
- Provide safe care for clients with acute and chronic health conditions
- Complete educational requirements for the WI NA competency evaluation
Your Potential Careers
- Nursing Assistant
Median Annual Salary
| $28,163 | $29,035 | $29,588 |
| Local | State | National |
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Your application can be submitted online, it takes just a few minutes to complete.
Additional Costs
Students are required to pay tuition and the following other costs as applicable:
- Textbook and curriculum binder ($110)
- TB skin test ($15), Influenza vaccine ($45), MMR ($30)
- Caregiver criminal background check ($10)
- Upon successful completion of the course, students wanting to become Certified Nursing Assistants need to take the State certification exam (Approximately $120)
- Uniform tops will be provided to students free of charge
Credit for Prior Learning
Based on prior experience and skills, qualified Veteran medics and EMS workers may be able to test out of some classes. Contact the Dean of Health Occupations, at 715.365.4539 to learn about earning credit for what you already know.
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