Course Description: This 84-hour program provides training in basic nursing care by the use of classroom instruction, lab practice, and actual clinical experience. The content follows guidelines mandated by the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Education. Emphasis is placed on attitudes and behaviors of nurse aides working with the elderly and how to assist the elderly in maintaining the highest level of functioning possible.

Health Courses Cardiopulmonary Assessment Home Health Aide IV Therapy Medical Massage Therapy Nurse Aide Patient Care Technician Pharmacy Technician Practical Nursing PN NCLEX Review

Topics include:

Application Packet Pre-Entrance Testing Dates

Resident rights  CPR Certification Death and dying  Effective communication  Feeding the patient  How to manage emotional stress

Safety issues  Proper handwashing Body mechanics Proper bedmaking Nutritional needs of the elderly

Course Schedule Coming Soon!

1. Download the application packet...GET IT HERE. Return your application by mail or in person. Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee. 

2. Take the Workkeys Reading test at TRCC. 

3. Mantoux Test- State law requires that any person working in health care must have a two-step Mantoux test or chest x-ray proving him/her free of active TB. 

4. Attendance: The first 16 hours or first three days must be attended and be completed before clinical. If a student misses the first 16 hours, these hours will need to be made up before attending clinical. This will be done at the student’s expense of $30/hr. Hours may be made up in a scheduled class when available.