Nursing Assistant Program Linn Benton Community College information session Nursing Assistant course
Certified Nursing Assistants(CNA) are, as defined by law: + people who assist licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. This is direct patient care. Certified Nursing Assistant authorized duties include:
ADLS POSITIONING ORAMBULATING
MEASURING INTAKE AND OUTTAKE
You MUST be certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) before assuming CNA duties. You will be eligible to take the (OSBN) certification examination upon successful completion of this course (Course work & clinical). You MUST pass the competency examination within three attempts and within two years of completing the training.
Criminal history/background Clink on the link to verify that you have not committed a crime that will disqualify you from course: http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/chc/pages/index.aspx No current drug use or history. Upon acceptance to the program approved facilities may require drug screens. Personal Health and family health
Nursing Assistant Course Outline Each class a cohort of 10 students Course includes 80 hours classroom time approximately 10 class days and 75 hours clinical over 8 clinical days. Total of 155 hour course. This includes a mandatory review day prior to state examination then sit for state examination a month after course.
Applying for Classes Complete application and attach all required documentation as outlined in the application checklist. Complete applications will be accepted, only during application deadlines, via U.S. mail to: LBCC Nursing Assistant Program 6500 SW Pacific Blvd., MKH-210, Albany, OR 97321 OR email to: nainfo@linnbenton.edu
At the end of the application deadline, applications are reviewed and candidates are selected you will receive one of two letters via email: An Acceptance letter, which will include further instructions. OR A Letter to Retain, which allows us to hold your application for 90 days. This eliminates the need for students to re-apply for future courses.
Application Requirements
You are required to show proof of having a (TB) Tuberculin Skin Test with a negative result. Attach a copy of your TB results to application
Copy of Reading Comprehension must be turned in with your application, you must place in RD80 or above.
If you are not a registered student at LBCC, you can take a placement test to find out where your scores are in reading, writing and math. The placement test consists of three tests, $5.00 each. Each test will take approximately 45 minutes per test. LBCC Student Assessment: 541-917-4781. For hours and more details, please call or visit their website. http://www.linnbenton.edu/student-assessment/computerized-placement-test-cpt You must register with the Business Office before taking the test to insure a computer is ready for you. You will get your scores, right after you complete your test. Student Assessment will print out a copy of your results with your name and X number which you must be attached to your Nursing Assistant class application. You must receive a grade of C or higher to pass the Nursing Assistant class.
LBCC CPT College Placement Test
Transcripts that are from a college other than LBCC, must be Official transcripts. This means that you request them from that college, and that college will mail them to you. The transcripts must be in a sealed envelope stamped Official. DO NOT OPEN THEM! Transcripts from your LBCC WebRunner account must have your legal name printed on the report.
The ONLY card that we can accept is the: Healthcare Provid er from the American Heart Association (Refer to example on next page). This card meets Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) requirements. www.oregon.gov/osbn/pdfs/policies/nacurr_1.pdf page 3 lists current standards. Copy the front and back of your CPR card that you submit with your application, you must signature it before copying.
You must attached a signed copy of the Student Policy Disclosure Agreement.
For students who may have a disability, please contact: Center of Accessibility Resources at (541) 917-4789 www.linnbenton.edu/cfar Center for Accessibility Resources Hours 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Location: Red Cedar Hall, Room 105 Getting started: Fill out application and submit with documentation of clearly stated specific diagnosis within the last three years, with recommendations for accommodations
Interested in Healthcare careers contact: Lorraine Lara 541-917-4544 is our Academic Planning Assistant, to contact her, you can: E-mail: LaraL@linnbenton.edu Call: 541-917-4923 to schedule an appointment with Lorraine. OR Visit: the Healthcare, E-Learning and Media office, WH#120, they are open 8:00 to 5:00 Monday-Friday (LBCC is closed on Fridays thru 8/29/14)
FYI: Students who are completing the Nursing Assistant training in preparation for applying to the LBCC Nursing Program: One of the Minimum Appli cant Requi rements when applying for the LBCC Nursing Program, is that you must have successfully completed the entire Nursing Assistant training and be certified as a CNA, by the OSBN.
LBCC Nursing Assistant (CNA) Level 1 Estimated Cost Breakdown: Reading Placement Test $ 5 TB Test $ 20 Criminal Background Costs vary Drug Screen $ 36 CPR Certification Costs vary Uniforms & Equipment Costs vary LBCC Lab Fee $ 125 Text Book: New Books $ 162.15 Used Books $ 104.72 OSBN Fingerprinting $ 52 ONACE Certification Fee $ 106
For more information contact: Visit our website at: www.linnbenton.edu/go/nursing-assistant Oregon State Board of Nursing: http://www.oregon.gov/osbn Phone: 971-673-0685 LBCC Program Director: Chelle Pokorney, RN, BSN, MSN LBCC NA Program Coordinator: Pauletta 541-917-4738