Become a Licensed Nursing Assistant and assist patients with health care needs and care for people who are ill or recovering from surgery or disease. As part of a health care team, duties may include assisted daily living skills, bedside care, preparing patients for procedures, and performing tasks within the scope of practice.
Eligibility
Grade 12
Other Requirements
- Completion of an approved prerequisite course with a B or better
- 18 years old by course completion
- Complete Accuplacer Math & Reading Assessments
- Fingerprint Clearance
- Pass industry required drug testing & background checks
- Social security number for clinicals and licensure
- Current BLS CPR Certification
- Flu & COVID vaccines for clinicals
- Senior Health Care Pathway Application
Things to Consider
- You must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
- You must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Strong communication skills and compassion for people are necessary.
- You must have the ability to complete medical tasks like using needles and syringes.
- You must have the ability to safely handle urine, feces, saliva, blood, and other body fluids.
- Attendance is extremely important! Students with more than 24 hours of absences over the course of the year will not be allowed to sit for certification.
- You will act as a patient and a CNA in this program while learning skills. This means that you will have skills performed on you as well as you being the one to practice the skills.
Direct Employment
- Licensed Nursing Assistant
- Direct Caregiver
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Registered Nurse
- Physician
- Patient Care Technician
- Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Practice RN
Locations
JTED @ The Bridges
3300 S. Park Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 1:45 to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday 4:45 to 7:30 p.m.
JTED @ Camino Seco
8727 E. 22nd St.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 1:45 to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday 4:45 to 7:30 p.m.
JTED @ Master Pieces
2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 1:45 to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday 4:45 to 7:30 p.m.
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Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
- Semester 1: Scope of Practice, Infection control, Legal/Ethical, skill practicum; use of gait belt, wheelchair, gowning/gloving, blood pressure, clinical simulations: application of coursework and skills in a simulated patient room.
- Semester 2: Anatomy & Physiology, Emergency Care, End of Life Care, Clinicals; Performing patient care in a healthcare facility, and certification testing.
Certification
- Licensed Nursing Assistant
- Caregiver
- First Aid
- ServSafe Food Handler
Work Based Learning Requirements
40 Hours of Clinicals
Credits
3/Year
Instructors
-
Ann Marie Lee, RN
Licensed Nursing Assistant Instructor & Program Coordinator -
Kelly Oursler, RN
Licensed Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator -
Joyce Wall, RN
LNA/CHW Instructor & Program Coordinator -
Lisa Best
Licensed Nursing Assistant Instructor -
Rochelle Leitschuck
Licensed Nursing Assistant/Health Care Foundations Instructor -
Haley Gladwin
LNA Lab Assistant -
Beth Francis, RN, MS
Health Care Professions Manager
More Information
Supplies
- Wrist watch with a second hand (no smart or digital watches)
- Closed-toe athletic shoes
- Stethoscope
- Blood pressure cuff
Uniform
- Two sets JTED grape scrubs
- JTED black scrub jacket
Industry Partners
Devon Gables
Rehabilitation center
Sunrise Senior Living
Tucson Medical Center
Dual Enrollment
- HCA 119: Orientation to Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 Credits)
*Dual Enrollment Credits available to students are dependent on teacher credentials*
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Algebra II
- Anatomy & Physiology
- English
CTE Classes
- Emergency Medical Services
- Home Health Aide
- Health Care Foundations
