Technical Diploma│Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend Campuses
Nursing Assistant Program
Ignite your passion for helping people and begin your journey in the medical field with a Nursing Assistant technical diploma from Moraine Park Technical College.
The nursing assistant course is a total of 2 credits and 78 hours. All course delivery methods and timeframes meet the 78 hours of course hour requirements in accordance with the Department of Human Services (DHS). Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant competency evaluation for inclusion on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and employment in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, hospices, CBRF’s, assisted living centers and homes for the developmentally disabled.
Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $34,837
What You’ll Learn
Moraine Park’s Nursing Assistant training prepares students for work as nursing assistants by teaching the foundations of how to communicate and interact with patients, family and co-workers, maintain and protect client rights, and record observations. Students also learn ethical and legal responsibilities of nursing assistants, how to provide safe care for a diverse population, assist clients with long-term, disabling conditions, and more.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps process can take 4-5 weeks, so plan ahead.
- Individuals must first apply and be admitted to the nursing assistant program.
- We recommend applying early because the admission process can take 4-5 weeks. (A Criminal Background check is required as part of the admission process. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the student.)
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Only after being admitted to the program may students register for class.
- Registration closes 2 weeks prior to class start date.
- Completion of health requirements may result in additional costs for the student.
Please read the Nursing Assistant FAQs for details.
Nursing Assistant Program Requirements
The following steps outline the process for individuals interested in taking a nursing assistant course. The process is time-sensitive, so please review all steps ahead of time and plan accordingly.
View the Standard Admissions Steps for instructions to create a VIP Account and submit an online application.
View Background Check Steps for instructions to submit the BID and order the Background Check.
Note: Clinical agencies have the right to deny placement based upon background check findings; therefore, class registration and course start does not guarantee a clinical experience.
If admitted to the program, you will receive a notification email from MPTC Admissions (check spam/junk folders). Please wait for this email before attempting to open your student account!
Check your MPTC Student Email regularly as your instructor will use this method to communicate with you.
Submit Health and Safety Requirements prior to the first day of class in order to participate in the clinical portion of the class.
After registering for class, students will receive instructions via their MPTC email with additional details on how to submit documentation.
It can take time to collect the proper documentation; please plan accordingly!
Purchase a navy-blue Scrub Top and navy blue Scrub Pants. These can be purchased anywhere. The Scrub top is available on the MPTC online bookstore website.
This course is conducted partially online. Ensure you have reliable internet. The textbook for this course is an Open Educational Resource that can be downloaded to your device or accessed online. You will receive information about this from your instructor and the link to the book will be in Canvas.
Read Nursing Assistant Technical Standards prior to the first day of class. If need, connect with Disability Resources as soon as possible! It can take up to 8 weeks to process and confirm accommodation requests.
Read Nursing Assistant Program Handbook.
Pick up your clinical ID badge. Stop at student services on any campus, show your state ID or student ID, and let them know you are a Nursing Assistant Student and need your clinical ID badge.
Access your course in Canvas and read the Welcome for additional information. Complete during drug screen when notified by the Program Specialist.
NOTE: Attendance is Mandatory to ensure compliance with the State of Wisconsin requirements for Nursing Assistant training. You are required to attend ALL scheduled classes. For questions, contact your Program Advisor, or Recruitment at 920-924-3208, TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$357.40
Current tuition and fees
$0
Textbooks*
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
Nursing Assistant Student Voices
"I found the environment to very relaxed and stress free. There was a lot of equipment that we used that actually are similar to my current job as a CNA." - Kaitlyn Thao
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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