Nursing Assistant is a
non-matriculated, state approved program that prepares adult students
primarily for employment as nursing assistants in nursing homes, although
other employment options are available. Successful completion of this program
readies students for certification as a Nursing Assistant in accordance with
Chapter 82-163, Florida Statutes. Students are also eligible to take the
national nursing assistant examination.
Training includes 40 hours
of clinical time at a licensed nursing home.
Courses:
Applicants must have the basic skills and aptitudes necessary for
success in the training program and occupation they have chosen.
Applicants having met the minimal criteria listed above will be accepted
into the program on a "first application completed/submitted, first
accepted" basis, except as noted below as per SCTI entrance
requirements:
1. Chemically Impaired - requires one full
year of documented stability prior to admission.
2. Emotional/Mental Illness - requires one full
year of documented stability prior to admission.
3. Arrests - Applicants who have
been convicted of, or who have plead nolo contendere, for arson, assault,
robbery, armed burglary, kidnapping, attempted murder, murder,
manslaughter, repeated drug or alcohol offences, or repeated misdemeanor
offences will be denied admission to Health Science programs. Applicants
who have been arrested and convicted of or who have plead nolo contendere
to offences other than those previously stated will be denied admission
for one full year. Applicants must be prepared to present documentation of
satisfaction of all court mandates and document one year of satisfactory
work history. Regulatory agencies
and local employers may have more stringent requirements for employment
screening.
4. Health Risks - In order to determine that the
applicant’s career choice will not be detrimental to their own health,
or the safety of a patient/client, medical release documentation will be
required for some medications and physical conditions identified on the
physical examination questionnaire.
ENTRANCE DATES:
This
program is open for enrollment four times a year. Classes may be added if needed. All applications must be
complete and an interview scheduled prior to the entrance date.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Call an SCTI
counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62283.
