NURSING ASSISTANT – ARTICULATED (165 Hours)H170690
Schedule:Tues and Thurs 5:30pm-9:30pm
Program Length - Total program takes about four months (165 Hours) to complete and includes at least 40 hours of clinical time at a licensed nursing home,
HSC 0003 Basic Healthcare Worker (90 Hours)
HCP 0121 Nurse Aide and Orderly (75 hours)
Entrance Dates – This program is open for enrollment several times a year. Call 813-276-5464 for current schedule. All applications must be completed and an interview scheduled prior to the entrance date. The TABE test is required for this program.
How to Register – Call Brewster at 813-276-5448 ext. 221.
This is an articulated, state approved program that prepares you primarily for employment as Certified Nursing Assistant in nursing homes, and hospitals. Training includes 40 hours of clinical time at a licensed nursing home.
Successful completion…..
Prepares you for certification as a Nursing Assistant in accordance with Chapter 82-163, Florida Statutes. Establishes eligibility to take the Florida nursing assistant examination.
Courses
Legal Ethical Responsibilities
Emergency Care
Principles of Nutrition
Care for Geriatric Patients
Safety Issues
Communication Skills
Listed below are program requirements:
be a least 18 years of age (high school diploma or GED is required).
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complete a physical examination (form provided by Student Services at Brewster) performed by a physician or nurse practitioner, attesting to the student’s state of well being and proof of current immunizations, and tuberculosis test(at student's expense).
be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and have the visual acuity to accurately read a thermometer, sphygmomanometer, and color charts.
have the manual dexterity and fine motor coordination necessary to don gloves and isolation protection equipment.
be able to relate and communicate with persons of diverse ethic, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
have a reliable means of transportation in order to fulfill clinical practicum responsibilities at the assigned facilities. All clinical facilities are located in Hillsborough County. No consideration can be given to assign students to a particular agency.
All students will have background checks prior to entering the clinical portion of the program. After acceptance into the health science program, the following procedures will occur:
On the first day of class, the student will bring a check or money order for $72 for fingerprinting of the Nursing Assistant-Articulated Program. The Nursing Assistant-Articulated Program follows the Florida Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 464.018 for disciplinary actions regarding offenses that are found guilty. If a student is guilty, approval for clinical experience will be denied. Clinical experience is a required component of the program. Approval for clinical does not necessarily mean the student will clear the Board of Nursing.
The student will submit to a random urine drug screening(at student's expense). Any positive findings will result in the student being denied clinical.
Students will be expected to pay for another background check when applying to take the State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant examination. Background checks completed for the purpose of clearance for clinicals cannot be used as clearance for the CNA examination.
There is no appeal process for denials to clinicals based on the results of the background check.
Pregnancy: Because of the potential for damage to the fetus or the health and safety of the pregnant woman, the pregnant student needs to be aware of the physical activity, lifting, environmental hazards, and contact with isolation patients. The pregnant student is required to have a monthly release from MD/ARNP or nurse midwife that it is safe to continue in the clinical area without restrictions.
Immunocompromised: Because of the potentially serious threat to the student’s health, a student who is immunocompromised needs to be aware of the risk of infectious disease and contact with isolation patient. The student is required to have a monthly release from MD/ARNP that is safe to continue in the clinical area without restrictions.
Payment is accepted in cash, check, money order, credit card or agency voucher. Payment plans are available. All students must meet with the financial aid advisor PRIOR to the first day of class.