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Nursing Assistant
(Articulated)
Mission:
The mission of the Health Science Education Department is to
provide high quality education and training that empowers
student to successfully pass the state of Florida
licensure/certification examinations, to provide safe, quality
care to patients/residents in a diverse cultural community, and
to pursue a life enhancing career in healthcare.
Description: Nursing Assistants perform a variety of duties to help care for
patents in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, rehabilitation
centers, and psychiatric facilities, all under the supervision
of nurses and other medical staff. Training includes instruction
in anatomy as well as personal care skills. The Nursing
Assistant class at TECO is approved by the Florida Board of
Nursing.
Program Number: H170690
Program Content
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
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Wellness and Disease Concepts
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Safety and Security Procedures
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First Aid / CPR
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Personal Care Procedures
Occupational
Completion Points
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Basic Healthcare Worker - 90 hours
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Nursing Assistant - 75 hours
Successful completion of an OCP may qualify a
student for employment.
Central Florida
Wage Statistics
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Average Entry Wage: $10.37
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Average Wage: $11.81
**Statistics are only a guide and should not
be the sole factor in your career decision. Source:
Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market
Statistics**
Industry
Certification & License
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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State Certification for Nursing Assistants Exam
Program
Requirements
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TABE Test
Program
Commitment
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165 Hours
Costs
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Tuition and Lab: $561.00
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Additional estimated
costs for fees, books, and other expenses: $465.00
Schedule
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Full Time Session: Monday-Friday 7:30 am -2:10 pm
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Evening
Session:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. 5:00
pm - 9:00
pm
Instructor(s)
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Pam Rogers,
rogerspa@osceola.k12.fl.us
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