PURPOSE: This program is designed to prepare the students for employment as cross-trained nursing assistants in both acute and longterm settings. PROGRAM DELIVERY: This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of theory, laboratory, and clinical experiences. ENTRANCE/CLINICAL NEEDS: • Background Screening (own expense) effective 3/28/05. • Complete Physical Examination prior to Entrance • Complete Program Paperwork prior to Entrance • Attend Orientation BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (TABE) Not required. Should be at 4.0 to be successful. LENGTH OF PROGRAM: 165 Hours Introduction to Health Care 90 hours Patient Care Assistant 75 hours TIME: Classroom hours 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM M – F Clinical hours 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM M – F UNIFORMS: Students are required to wear the official school Uniform during the entire program (Class and Clinical) TRANSPORTATION: Students must provide their own transportation to and from the campus as well as all clinical settings. LABORATORY/ CLINICAL ACTIVITIES: Students utilize campus skills labs, computer labs and the Human Patient Simulator to practice program skills. Approximately one-half of the program is spent in clinical learning experiences correlating theory instructional and laboratory practice. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center Nursing Assistant program is endorsed by the Florida Board of Nursing. The program prepares the students for national certification examination being utilized in Florida, in accordance with Chapter 82-163, F.S After successful completion of this approved program, students are eligible to take the National Internet Certification Examination (Nocti) with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio. JOB/SALARY OPPORTUNITIES: Salaries range from $8.60 to $12.00/hour. In some areas of the state Certified Patient Care Assistants may earn as much as $15.00/hour. NOTE: Different kinds of Financial Aid are available to eligible students and eligible programs. Applications and information regarding financial aid resources may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

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