Medicaid Nurse Aid Training Program
This program prepares nurse aides to provide quality, direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The 75-hour course includes theory, as well as supervised lab and clinical training. Upon completion of the course, students are take the competency evaluation.
Location, Dates and Times:
Classroom instruction will be held at the following locations (to be determined):
St. Elizabeth North Unit
401 E. 20th Street
Covington, KY 41014
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St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas
85 N. Grand Avenue
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
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State-Tested Nurse Aide Training 10-Day Course
The 10-day course combines classroom and clinical time during a 10-day period to complete the course requirements. This course is open to anyone who meets the specified course requirements.
September Class Dates and Times
Cost: $450 for non-employees, $150 for employees
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dates: September - 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, October 1
Clinical Class Days
Time: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dates: September - 29, October 4, 5, 6
November Class Dates and Times
Cost: $450 for non-employees, $150 for employees
Application deadline five (5) days prior to the start of class.
Time: 2:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Dates: November - 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
Saturday Classes
Time: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dates: November - 6, 13
State-Tested Nurse Aide Training Online Course for Nursing and Pre-Nursing Students
The online course combines computer-based learning modules and on-site clinical time to complete course requirements. All students must show proof of acceptance to college or university. All computer modules must be complete prior to scheduling clinical dates.
Clinical Dates
Cost: $550 for non-employees, $150 for employees
(Students are required to complete all CBLs and quizzes prior to clinical dates.)
Dates:
July - 13, 14, 15, 16 (Orientation May 24)
August - 9, 10, 11, 12 (Orientation June 21)
December - 21, 22, 29, 30 (Orientation November 15)
For more information, please contact Betty Cottongim RN, MSN, at betty.cottongim@stelizabeth.com or (859) 655-4867 or Emily Maynard RN, MSN at emily.maynard@stelizabeth.com or (859) 655-4798.
Course Requirements
- Course requirements must be completed prior to the first day of class.
- NO artifical nails of any kind are permitted in patient care areas.
At time of application:
- Provide a minimum deposit of $75
- Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent
- Provide proof of health insurance
At time of interview:
- Participants must be able to commit to the classroom and clinical time requirements described in the course syllabus.
- Statement of recent physical exam, within 6 months of the start of the program.
- Proof of updated immunizations, PPD, MMR (documentation if born after 1957) and Hepatitis B series started or signed waiver.
Application
Cost: $450 for 10-day course, $550 for online course, $150 for employees
**Class enrollment may be limited**
Please forward your completed application and minimum $75 deposit to:
St. Elizabeth Healthcare State-Tested Nurse Aide Training Program
401 E. 20th Street
Covington, KY 41014
Attention: Betty Cottongim
*Checks or money orders are accepted
Refund Policy: Prior to the start of class, a 100% refund. After this time a $75 processing fee will be deducted. No refund will be available after the the third day of class.
Program Application for Nurse Aide Training Program
Click here to download an application.