Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
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Acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to assist patients with health and daily living activities in healthcare facilities under the direction of a registered nurse. The Certified Nursing Aide program is a 98-hour program with a state approved curriculum which qualifies you to take the Michigan CNA Exam (exam not included). There is a maximum of 8 students per class. On-time, daily attendance is mandatory for the entire program.
In order to be eligible to register for this class, students must complete the following prerequisites:
- Successful completion of the Short Term Training Preparation Course
- Provide documentation of a clear criminal background check, and a negative drug screen
- Provide proof of immunizations (Form provided)
Books, scrub top, and name badge are included in the fee for the class.
Registration Deadline: Test Date- Friday, June 28, 2013- Call for times
Date: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; July 8 – August 23, 2013
Time: 9 am – 1 pm, Clinicals TBD
Place: Allegan Tech Center
Cost: $795
Instructor: Kelly Parker
CRN: 50592
Pharmacy Technician Training- Hospital
This 30-hour class will prepare you to test for the national certification in a growth industry. The course outline includes duties of a hospital pharmacy technician, hands-on training in pharmacy calculations, conversions and measurement, dosages, reconstitution and compounding. Introduction to the Pyxis automated delivery system and a job shadowing experience at Lakeland Hospital is included. A strong background in math and some knowledge of chemistry is recommended. Both Retail and Hospital Pharmacy Tech classes are needed for completion of the program and ability to sit for certification exam.
In order to be eligible to register for this class, students must complete the following prerequisites:
- Short Term Training Course (Silver WorkKeys scores needed)
- Clear Criminal Background Check
- Negative Drug Screen
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Date: Tuesdays, May 21 – July 23, 2013
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Place: Allegan Tech Center
Cost: $550
Instructor: Christine Barker
CRN: 60606
Welding Basics- MIG/TIG
This 40-hour Welding course considers various gas metal arc welding (MIG) processes, including solid wire, and flux-core with emphasis on metal inert gas welding, as well as providing extensive experience in gas tungsten arc welding (TIG). Students will demonstrate techniques of welding in MIG and TIG, in all positions, using various gauges of metal. Students will demonstrate their welding ability by doing a butt weld in the flat position using materials provided by the instructor. The project must then pass AWS visual inspection. Students will need to bring safety glasses, jeans with no holes or frays, steel toe leather high top work boots, and welding helmet.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Date: Thursdays; October 10 – December 19, 2013
Time: 4 – 8 pm
Place: Allegan Tech Center
Cost: $359
Instructor: Richard Currie
CRN: 50717 |
