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, a written exam & skills demonstration, within three attempts and within two years of completing the training.

• Criminal history/backgroundClick on the link below, toggle to “Tools and resources” select “Provider Crime List” 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.

Nursing Assistant Course Outline

✕Each course – 10 students per clinical instructor

✕155 Course Hours - 80 hours of Classroom/Skills (53 hrs. of course work & 27

hrs. of skills training-approx. 10 business days) & 75 hours of clinical (approx. 6.5-8 days).

✕Course offers a review day preparing each student for the state examination to be scheduled within a month after course.

✓ Complete your application and attach all required documentation as outlined in the application checklist located on our Webpage: http:/linnbenton.edu/nursing assistant level 1.

✓ Complete applications will be accepted, only during application deadlines, via U.S. mail to:

LBCC Nursing Assistant Program 6500 SW Pacific Blvd. Takena 220 Albany, OR 97321

OR email to: nainfo@linnbenton.edu

OR Fax (541) 917-4527

How Do I Apply for Classes?

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.

ORA “Denial” letter, which allows a student to correct document errors & re-apply to future classes.

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.

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 orvisit 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 score of 47 or above.

LBCC CPT College Placement Test

“Unofficial”, transcripts from LBCC only. Transcripts from your LBCC WebRunner account must have your legal name printed on the report. OR “Official”, transcripts that you requested from any college other than LBCC mailed to you. The transcripts must be in a sealed envelope stamped “Official”. DO NOT OPEN THEM!

A copy of the CPR card, front & back, must be submitted with your application. You must signature it before copying. There are not exceptions!

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.pdfstandards.

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✕ 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 Applicant Requirements” when applying for the LBCC Nursing Program, is the successful completion of the entire Nursing Assistant training and certification as a CNA, by the OSBN.

Reading Placement Test $ 5 TB Test $ 20 Criminal Background $ 15-20 Drug Screen $ 28-35 CPR Certification $40-95 Uniforms (per set) $36 & up Shoes $ 35 & up Gait Belts & Watch $ 36.95 LBCC Lab Fee Classroom $ 125 Online $ 250 Text Book (classroom): New Books $ 162.15 Used Books $ 104.72 OSBN Live Scan Fingerprint $ 64.50 ONACE Certification Fee $ 106

LBCCNursing Assistant (CNA) Level 1Estimated Cost Breakdown:

For more information contact:

Visit our website at: http://linnbenton.edu/nursingassistant

Oregon State Board of Nursing: http://www.oregon.gov/OSBNPhone: 971-673-0685

LBCC Program Director: Sheryl Caddy, RN, JD, MSN, CNE

LBCC NA Program Coordinator: Pauletta 541-917-4738