This career option is ideal for the high school student who is interested in nursing. The occupational outcomes is a long term care certified nursing aide that is qualified to work in long term care facilities. This career option will also allow the completer the opportunity to gain advanced standing credit in a licensed practical nurse career option.
Financial Aid Eligible: No
Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page
Salary Range: $8.62/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- A positive attitude
- A general interest in health careers
- Good communication skills
- The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Good physical and mental health
- Dependability
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality types
Career Opportunities May Include: Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Nurses’ Aide, Nursing Assistant
Certifications/Credentials: Students are eligible to test for the following certifications: Certified Nurse Aid, CPR, Feeding Assistant, First Aid and WorkKeys Certifications.
Accreditations: NWTC is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Cluster: Health Science
CIP Code: 51.3902 – Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
SOC Code: 31-1131.00 – Nursing Assistants
Fairview Instructor: Debra Button