Nursing Assistant Program
Are you considering a career in healthcare? The Nursing Assistant (NA) program is a foundational course in learning how to work with patients. Program graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of settings, including an acute care hospital, long-term care/rehab facility, or a home health agency. As a member of a healthcare team, the nursing assistant provides personal and daily care to clients who need assistance. All of these are high-demand jobs in our region. The District offers the Nursing Assistant Program at East, Preble, Southwest and West high schools. Please contact Associate Director of Teaching & Learning Eric Conn with questions.
About The Program
The classroom phase includes specific nursing skills, safety in the healthcare setting and communicating with the patient, family and co-workers.
For certification, students are required to complete additional hours outside of the school day in a clinical experience and pass a state competency exam. Clinical experience typically begins approximately two months after the Nursing Assistance course begins.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry is poised to grow tremendously. Students who earn their NA license can expect job stability, the opportunity to work in various healthcare sectors, schedule flexibility, medical benefits and more.
Paperwork to be Completed Before Class Starts for GBAPS Admission
- Sign up for the class during registration/class selection process
- Complete the Start College Now Application and turn it into your counselor
Paperwork to be Completed Before Class Starts for NWTC Admission
In order to participate in clinical, students will need to complete the following:
- NWTC Program application
- 2 step TB skin testing
- Documentation or declination of HEP B
- Completion of Functional Abilities Inventory
- Caregiver and Criminal Background Check
- Flu shot
- Covid-19 Vaccination
Student Supplies
Students will need the following supplies for this program:
- Hand sanitizer (pocket size)
- Watch with a second hand
- Pen with black ink and a small pocket notebook
- Shoes - clean athletic shoes will be worn at all times during class labs and clinical rotations. No open toe shoes, heels, clogs or crocs.
District Provided Materials
Green Bay Area Public Schools will provide students with the following materials to be utilized during the class:
- Textbook and workbook
- Name tag
Uniforms
Students in the Nursing Assistant Program will be required to wear uniforms during the program.
- White, colored or subtle print uniform or scrub top, pants or dress.
- A solid color shirt may be worn under the scrub top. Scrub pants should be appropriate length and not touch the floor.
- Uniforms can be purchased at Walmart, Fleet Farm, Kiefer Uniforms, The Uniform Shoppe, Burlington, etc. Kiefer offers a discount to GBAPS students.
Course Requirements
There are specific course requirements in order for students to earn college credit.
- Clinical (45 hours) may be completed outside of normal school hours. You will be providing personal care to nursing home residents during the clinical portion of the class.
- There is a 100% attendance requirement for the Nursing Assistant class and clinical days.
- Students must pass the class with an 80% score average and be successful in the completion of a skill check-off in order to participate in clinicals.
Tuition
Start College Now tuition rules apply (Please see district policy 343.45 for more information).