Monday, January 7, 2013

Certified Nursing Aide Training 2013

CNA Training 2013

May 20-June 1: Course begins in Nome
June 2-15: Course concludes in Fairbanks and students take the state CNA exam

Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

General Information
Certified nurse aides work under the direction of nurses and doctors in hospitals, clinics, home health, assisted living, private homes and doctors' offices. CNAs give personal care to patients, helping them with everyday activities like bathing, changing dressings, and eating. In helping patients with these important activities, CNAs improve the quality of life for their patients by making sure they are comfortable and well treated. 

Cost: the Bering Strait Health Consortium will cover the high cost of training for eligible students accepted into the CNA training program. Travel and most meals will also be covered.
A maxium of 10 students will be selected

For those interested in applying must take the appropriate test prior to applying.

High school seniors ages 17 and up may apply through NACTEC, these students must first have completed at least one 2-week immersive NACTEC training program, preferably a healthcare program.

Students must complete a NACTEC application and submit it to the NACTEC Director. For more information Contact Douglas J. Walrath, Ph.D. NACTEC Director. 907-443-3507 or dwalrath@nomeschools.com or visit www.nacteconline.org.

Adults must complete an application packet available from Kawerak, Inc.

For more information contact Kawerak, Inc. at 907-443-4358 or 1-800-450-4341.





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