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Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

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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*

*Eligible for graduation within the same school year as JTED program completion

Other Requirements

  1. Complete Accuplacer Reading/Math assessment
    • Minimum Reading Score of 235 and Math Score of 220 
    • Or – have a C or better in two high school English credits and two Math credits (Algebra, Geometry or Algebra II)
  2. Completion of the JTED Advanced Healthcare Pathway Application with a score of 60 points or higher
    • The rubric is based on:
      • Completion of one or more of the following prerequisite courses, passing both semesters with a B or better greatly increases your score on the application: Healthcare Foundations, JTED Comprehensive Health Technician, Anatomy/Physiology, Sports Medicine, EMS, Home Health Aide or a JTED approved healthcare related course
      • High school cumulative GPA starting at 2.0 and above
      • Advanced Healthcare Pathway Essays
  3. Attend mandatory orientation in Spring 2023

Some programs may have additional requirements such as: 

  • Be able to obtain fingerprint clearance card, pass industry required drug testing, and background checks 
  • For clinicals, internships, certifications, and licenses provide social security number
  • Must hold current Basic Life Support CPR Certification before start of class 
  • Flu, COVID vaccines & 2-step TB test required for clinicals (Clinicals are required for certification in LNA)

Things to Consider

  1. You must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
  2. You must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
  3. Strong communication skills and compassion for people are necessary.
  4. You must have the ability to complete medical tasks like using needles and syringes.
  5. You must have the ability to safely handle urine, feces, saliva, blood, and other body fluids.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
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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.

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.
  • Participate in HOSA – Future Health Professionals as your CTSO to learn about health career options and more.
Arizona Department of Education Standards

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Caregiver
  • First Aid
  • ServSafe Food Handler

Work Based Learning Requirements

40 Hours of Clinicals

Credits

3/Year


Instructors

  • Ann Marie Lee

    Ann Marie Lee, RN

    Licensed Nursing Assistant Instructor & Program Coordinator
  • Joyce Wall

    Joyce Wall, RN

    LNA/CH Instructor & Program Coordinator
  • Lisa Best

    Licensed Nursing Assistant Instructor
  • Rochelle Leitschuck

    Rochelle Leitschuck, RN, MSN

    Licensed Nursing Assistant Instructor
  • Beth Francis, RN

    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

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

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