Nursing Assistant

Technical Diploma

The nursing assistant is a vital member of the health care team. The nursing assistant carries out assigned duties under the direction of the professional nurse. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, toileting, assisting with feeding, taking vital signs, ambulating, lifting and moving clients, and performing other selected nursing procedures. The nursing assistant program consists of 118 hours total, which includes lecture, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experience in local health care facilities. This program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health as a nurse aide training program.

Students must successfully pass a background check and complete clinical requirements. For more information, please connect with a Success Coach.

Program Outline
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Term 1
Course #	Course Title	Credits
3054330000	Nursing Assistant Description Provides theory, laboratory practice, and clinical experience for employment as an entry level nursing assistant in a health care facility. Approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.	3.00

At A Glance

How You'll Learn

On Campus

OnLine

On Location

Term Start Dates

Spring 2025
January 13 - 16-Week Spring Term Start

Summer 2025
May 19 - 12-Week Summer Term Start

Fall 2025
August 25 - 16-Week Fall Term Start

Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.

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Program Tuition*

$589

Books & Supplies*

$80

*Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.

Potential Indirect Costs

You may experience these additional costs, not charged by Nicolet, estimated based on length of program.

Transportation

$1,150

Food/Housing

$1,144

Personal Expenses

$1,146

What You'll Learn

Communicate effectively with clients, family, and co-workers
Protect rights of clients
Demonstrate ethical and legal responsibilities
Work cooperatively in a team environment
Provide holistic, safe care to diverse populations
Demonstrate reporting and documentation
Assist clients with rehabilitation and restorative care
Provide safe care for clients with acute and chronic health conditions
Complete educational requirements for the WI NA competency evaluation

Your Potential Careers

Nursing Assistant

Median Annual Salary

Local	State	National
$28,163	$29,035	$29,588

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Additional Costs

Upon successful completion of the course, students wanting to become a Certified Nursing Assistant need to take the state certification exam through https://wi.tmutest.com/ (Approximately $131.25).

Credit for Prior Learning

Based on prior experience and skills, qualified Veteran medics and EMS workers may be eligible to test out of some classes. Contact Health Occupations, at 715.365.4473 to learn about earning credit for what you already know.