Nurse Aide Training Competency and Evaluation Program (STNA)

Enrolling now for monthly classes!
Nurse aides are essential members of the healthcare delivery team.  The STNA assists in the delivery of basic care (activities of daily living such as hygiene, feeding and activity) to clients in long-term and home care settings.  The job outlook for STNAs is very good as the positions are expected to increase by 20% over the next 10 years (BLS, 2012).
YOU WILL LEARN:
  • Basic knowledge and skills used to assist clients with activities of daily living
  • Ethical foundations of care delivery
  • Effective collaboration / working as a member of the health care team
LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
76 hours (3 weeks)  offered once a month
​Class weekday evenings 
4:00 pm  -  9:30 pm
Saturday classes - Clinicals
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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PROGRAM PLAN​
COURSE DESCRIPTION​
PROGRAM COSTS
This program is ​NOT eligible for Financial Aid.  It is eligible for the Adult Diploma Program.
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TO REGISTER:
Completed KTC Registration/Fee
The minimum requirements for consideration in the program include:
  • Negative 2-step Mantoux test OR result of a negative chest x-ray
  • Physician Release 
  • Maroon Scrubs, white shoes and a watch (watch must have a second hand)
  • WorkKeys test (Effective March 2019, must receive score of "3" in all three sections)
The NATCEP/STNA program meets at our Extension Campus:

1481 Yauger Road
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
After successfully completing the state-approved nursing aide training and testing program, nurse aides in Ohio are “state tested” through D&S Diversified.  Both a written and clinical competency evaluation will be required.
ACCREDITATION:
Knox Technical Center (also known as Adult Education at Knox County Career Center) is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.  Telephone: 770-396-3898, Fax: 770-396-3790, www.council.org. 

The Nurse Aide Training Competency and Evaluation Program is approved by the Ohio Department of Health. The program is also approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.