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Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Alpena Community College prepares students for careers as a CNA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, home health aide, or psychiatric aide. The program focuses on routine nursing-related services to patients. Program courses include: documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as infection control, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, nutrition and hydration, gerontology and family issues, and pet-assisted therapy. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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Alpena Community College

614 W Superior, Alma, MI

Alpena Community College, located in Alpena, Michigan, was founded in 1952. The school maintains two campuses, with the second located on the former site of Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. The school offers post secondary education to residents of its service area, ensuring they have opportunities and services that meet current and future student needs.

Academics

Alpena Community College offers programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer in order to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer students should meet with a counselor to discuss options. Career training programs prepare individuals for a career in a high demand field or industry through education and skill development. Programs take between one and two years to complete, and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Alpena Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individuals to enroll once they submit a completed application and pay all associated fees. Students are also asked to provide previous transcripts and standardized test scores, as well as take a placement exam prior to registration if necessary. New students are encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in orientation prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be completed and submitted in a timely fashion.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Nursing Assistant program at Alpena Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Nursing Assistants

Description

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Alpena Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Alpena Community College may offer student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Alpena Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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