If you think you may be interested in a nursing career, our Medicaid Nurse Aide program can help you get started. Our Associate Education Department offers the Medicaid Nurse Aide class several times a year. This class is now a prerequisite for RN and LPN students.
The starting dates for 2008 are: January 28, April 21, June 3, August 4, September 2 and October 13.
The classes meet each Monday, Wednesday and Friday for three weeks and then Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the last week, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course is 75 hours and includes a 16-hour clinical component. The schedule for the class beginning June 3 is different. That class will meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the first week; then Monday, Wednesday and Friday the next two weeks; then Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the final week.
Medicaid Nurse Aides provide personal care to people of all ages in various types of healthcare settings. They usually work under the supervision of other healthcare professionals. Some of the duties include: taking and recording patients’ temperature, pulse and respiration; assisting patients with getting in and out of the bed; and assisting with patients’ personal hygiene.
If you are interested in enrolling for our Medicaid Nurse Aide program, please call (859)239-1600. The cost is $525.00, which includes a book, workbook and CPR. Upon completing the course, students must take their state boards, which is included in the cost. Many individuals who successfully complete the program join our organization after graduation. If you are hired by Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center after completing this course, your course fee will be refunded to you. To receive the refund, you must be hired within three months of completing the class. Your request for a refund must be submitted within six months after completing the class. |
