This program prepares nurse aides to provide quality, direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The 80-hour course includes theory, as well as supervised lab and clinical training. Upon completion of the course, students are qualified to take the competency evaluation (State Test) at a recognized state testing center.

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 Florence 
4900 Houston Road 
Florence, KY 41042 
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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.  

February/March 2013 Class Dates and Times
FEBRUARY/MARCH CLASS IS FULL
Cost: $495 for non-employees, $195 for employees
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dates: February 27, 28, March 1, 4, 18, 20, 

February/March 2013 Clinical Class Days
Time: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dates: March 5, 19, 21, 22

April/May 2013 Class Dates and Times
APRIL/MAY CLASS IS FULL
Time: 8 a. m. -4:30p.m.
Dates: April 22, 23, 26, May 1, 3, 7

April/May 2013 Clinical Class Dates
Time: 7 a.m.-3:30p.m.
Dates: May 2, 6, 13, 15

October/November Class Dates and Times
Time: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Dates: October 16, 22, 23, 24, 28, November 4

October/November Clinical Class Dates
Time: 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Dates: October 25, 29, November 5, 6

2013 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 and workbook chapters must be complete prior to attending clinical dates.

2013 Clinical Dates
Cost: $595 for non-employees, $195 for employees
(Students are required to complete all CBLs and quizzes prior to attending clinical dates.)

Dates:
June 2013 - 4, 5, 6, 7 (Orientation April 30, 4 PM)
July 2013- 16, 17, 18, 19 (Orientation May 30th, 4 PM) 

Time: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for all online class/clincal dates

For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator: Brooke Weinel RN, MSN, at brooke.weinel@stelizabeth.com or (859) 655-4798 or Betty Cottongim RN, MSN at betty.cottongim@stelizabeth.com or (859) 655-4867

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.

Application and $100 deposit required to hold a spot in the class (or on waiting list, if applicable). Most classes fill up several months in advance of the start date.

Payment in full is needed on the first day of class, and on the orientation date for the online class.Additional Prerequisites (needed at least 2 weeks in advance of class- specific dates TBA):

• Proof of high school diploma, GED, college transcripts/acceptance letter or equivalent
• Proof of Health Insurance
• Physical within the last 6 months stating you are capable of participating in the class
• PPD skin test- read as negative (or chest x-ray confirming no TB)
• MMR (documentation if born after 1957)- or titers drawn showing levels to be within normal limits
• Hepatitis B vaccination records OR proof of starting vaccination OR signed waiver
• Proof of Liability Insurance- will give information on after enrolled in class (cost is generally around $45)
• Proof of results of criminal record report (s) for KY (courts.ky.gov, approx. $20) and state of residency (if they differ)

At time of Interview

ü  Participants must be able to commit to the classroom and clinical time requirements described in the course syllabus.

ü  Information will be given regarding uniform for clinicals, dress code for class, and class expectations.

Students with incomplete paperwork will not be permitted to start class.

Application
Cost: $495 for 10-day course, $595 for online course, $195 for employees
**Class enrollment may be limited** 

Please forward your completed application and $100 deposit to:
St. Elizabeth Healthcare State-Tested Nurse Aide Training Program
Staff Development, 5th floor
401 E. 20th Street
Covington, KY 41014
Attention: Brooke Weinel
*Check, money order or payroll deduction only for deposits

Refund Policy: Five days prior to the start of class, a 100% refund.  After this time a $100 processing fee will be deducted.  No refund will be available after the first day of class for the 10-day class and after the initial start date of the on-line class.

Program Application for Nurse Aide Training Program 
Click here to download an application if you ARE a current employee of St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

Click here to download an application if you ARE NOT a current employee of St. Elizabeth Healthcare.