Nursing Assistant
This course prepares a person to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Certified Nursing Assistants work in hospitals and nursing homes under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The student’s time will be divided between classroom instruction, laboratory time, and supervised practical experience in hospital and/or nursing home settings.

The Nursing Assistant class is held during the spring, summer and fall. This class is full, call 328-9274 to get on a waiting list.

Class Begins: January 18, 2012
Class Ends: May 2, 2012
Class Meets: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30-9:00 pm plus 24 hours of clinical time TBA
Location: CCHEC Vocational Campus, 812 E. Murray Street, Rawlins
Instructor: Judy Dixon, BSN, RN

Admission Requirements:

Students must be at least 16 years of age
Students must have proof of current TB test
Students must have proof of two MMR vaccinations or proof of immunity prior to the start of clinical
It is recommended that students have current (less than 10 years) tetanus shot and have begun the Hepatitis B series prior to start of clinical

Total Cost - $236
Tuition - $146
Textbook & Workbook - $45
CPR Training - $35
Central Registry Check - $10

Costs not payable to CCHEC
Nurse Aid Competency Exam - $98
Licensing Fee - $120
White Scrubs - Varies
Watch with a sweep second hand - Varies

NEW! Nursing Assistant Class Offered in Baggs!
Class Begins: March 6, 2012
Class Ends: May 17, 2012
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm plus 24 hours of clinical time TBA
Location: CCHEC LSRV Ed Center, 360 Whippoorwill, Baggs
Instructor: Dawn Dingman, RN

CNA II
The CNA II course consists of 36 hours and will take place over 5 weeks in March and April of 2012. There is not a state or national licensing exam for the CNA II, but each facility must verify that the employee can perform 21 specific clinical competencies a minimum of two times. Successful completion of this program is required before a student can progress to training as a Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C). The Wyoming State Board of Nursing established curriculum standards for Level II Certified Nursing Assistant Training in compliance with Chapter 7, Sections 10-12 of the WSBN Administrative Rules and Regulations. The CNA II training enhances and broadens the scope of practice for the CNA to include eleven additional skills. After proving competency in these skills, the student is recognized as a CNA II by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.

Class Begins: March 27, 2012
Class Ends: April 24, 2012
Class Meets: Tuesday
Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Cost: $250, includes textbook
Location: CCHEC Vocational Campus, 812 E. Murray Street, Rawlins
Instructor: Barb James, RN, BSN, MSN
Preregistration is required. Call 328-9274 for more information or to register.