Healthcare Training

Contact: Susan H. Woods, Program Manager, (210) 486-3406, email: swoods1@alamo.edu

Nurse Aide for Healthcare NURA 1001

*This program qualifies for financial aid apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov

    1. Prerequisite: Background Check (www.precheck.com)

    2. Hep B Shot series (Plan ahead! This shot series takes six months)

    3. Current TB shot

    4. Uniforms and/or scrubs

    5. Closed toe rubber sole shoes

    6. PAC student ID (go to admission, Palomino Center room 118)

    7. Attend mandatory orientation on September 14 at 6:00 PM

Provide basic care to residents in a long-term care facility; communicate and interact effectively with residents and their families based on sensitivity to the psychosocial needs; and assist residents in attaining and maintaining basic comfort and safety. Protect, support, and promote the rights of the residents; provide safety and preventive measures in the care of residents; demonstrate skills in observing and reporting; and function effectively as a member of the health care team. Licensing Agency: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).

Clinical Nurse Aide NURA 1060

Prerequisite: Certified Nurse Aide NURA 1001

Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Course fee includes DADS test fee.

Courses offered at Alamo Colleges Floresville Center and Frank M. Tejeda Texas Veterans Home.

NURA 1001.103 10/4-10/26 M-R 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ACFC $367

NURA 1060.103 10/27-11/16 M-R 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm VA Home $278

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