This certificate program provides students 80 hours of academic and hands-on training, preparing them to perform primary patient care under the direction of nursing staff in a long-term care facility. The duties of an STNA include but are not limited to feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, transporting patients, and changing linens. The Ohio Department of Health governs this program.
CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
After completing this program, students will be scheduled to take the state test for long-term care nursing assistants. The test consists of two parts: the written portion and the skills portion. Both must be passed for the student to become an STNA and be placed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Students will need a two-step Mantoux test from the Health Department or your doctor’s office. The prior test must have been given within the last 6 months.
- The Program Coordinator and/or Adult Education Director may allow some exceptions to these entrance requirements
GENERAL INFORMATION
- 80 total hours / completed in 3 weeks
- Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with clinical hours possibly on a Saturday and Sunday
- The class size is limited to 10.
Daytime Classes 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
June 3, 2024 - June 23, 2024
July 15, 2024 - August 2, 2024, clinical days TBA
August 5, 2024 - August 22, 2024, clinical days 8/23 and 8/26
Evening Classes 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
EDUCATIONAL COSTS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Grants/Scholarships - Check the financial aid webpage for any grants or scholarships applicable to this program.
Contact the Financial Aid Office to complete certification.
Ohio Means Jobs Agency - Financial Assistance may be available for those who qualify through your local Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) agency. Students must work directly with OMJ to apply. Additional information
Employer Assistance - Some companies may pay for your tuition fee. Contact the employer to see if this is an option.
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