Professional Nursing Certificate-Geriatric Care
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare competent, skilled nursing assistants to provide care at a more advanced level for the growing population of elderly. In addition to the required CNA curriculum, the course addresses: changes in the culture of long-term care, providing for more resident-centered care, an in-depth focus on caring for the person with dementia, advanced skills and topics geared toward enhancing the services and quality of life for an aging population, and how to improve the survey outcome for a facility.
The program is intended for qualified persons who are: CNAs and want to enhance their education, interested in entering the health care field as a direct care provider, seeking education to reenter the workforce, and/or seeking a short-term educational program leading to immediate employment.
Established in 2011
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
John Wood Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311121 )
- (311131 )
- Medical Assistants (319092 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
John Wood Community College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
16 Weeks ( 128.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,200.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,800.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please contact the JWCC Admissions Office at 217-641-4337.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Reading - see admission requirements
- Other - JWCC Placement Testing & Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Professional Nursing Certificate-Geriatric Care
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare competent, skilled nursing assistants to provide care at a more advanced level for the growing population of elderly. In addition to the required CNA curriculum, the course addresses: changes in the culture of long-term care, providing for more resident-centered care, an in-depth focus on caring for the person with dementia, advanced skills and topics geared toward enhancing the services and quality of life for an aging population, and how to improve the survey outcome for a facility.
The program is intended for qualified persons who are: CNAs and want to enhance their education, interested in entering the health care field as a direct care provider, seeking education to reenter the workforce, and/or seeking a short-term educational program leading to immediate employment.
Established in 2011
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
John Wood Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311121 )
- (311131 )
-
Medical Assistants (319092 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
John Wood Community College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
16 Weeks ( 128.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,200.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,800.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please contact the JWCC Admissions Office at 217-641-4337.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Reading - see admission requirements
- Other - JWCC Placement Testing & Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes