2 high school credit

11th-12th grade

Prerequisite:  Previous Pre-Nursing courses

Insurance fee:  $15

Testing Fee: $50

Seniors receive preferencial placement

 The Medicaid Nurse Aide program consists of classroom instruction and clinical experience.  The program is a minimum of 75 hours with 16 of these hours in the clinical setting.  Classroom instruction provides the students with the knowledge and skills required to care for individuals in a long-term care facility/acute care facility.  Instruction focuses on communication, infection control, safety, residents’ rights and basic nursing skills.  The clinical experience allows the students to assume the role of a nurse aide and apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom setting. Students should complete the Principles of Health Science and Emergency Procedures prior to taking this course.  This program meets the requirements set forth by the Kentucky Medicaid Program and provides the opportunity for students to become State Registered Nurse Aide.