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Welcome to AHT's CNA 2 Training
Thank you for your interest in our CNA 2 classes. AHT offers free Information Sessions about our CNA 2 program. Please arrange to attend a session before registering for class.
Information Sessions are every Thursday at 4:40 pm.
If you have a scheduling conflict and cannot attend an Information Session at that time please call our office to arrange an alternative.
You can sign up for our CNA 2 program at an Information Session, by calling us at (503) 929-3040 or by stopping by our office Monday - Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Please check the prerequisites for the class before registering.
Pricing
CNA 2 Tuition:
If you took the NA 1 course from AHT you will receive a discounted rate.
Additional Costs:
Acute Care Manual for CNA 2
FREE
Lab Supplies
(If you already own the text book you will receive a $35.00 deduction on your tuition.)
See the prerequisites for a list of other supplies needed.
Our office is open from 9 AM - 4 PM Mon. - Fri.
American Healthcare Training NA 1 and CNA 2 Courses are approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
The mission of the training courses is to provide the information and skills necessary for Nursing Assistants to provide quality, compassionate health care for clients in a variety of settings.
Molly Dority, LPN
Clinicals Instructor
Karen Eckhardt, RN
Class Instructor
Claudia Fong, LPN
Joyce Sjoberg, RN
Bethany Pasion, LPN
Shari Steiner, RN
Free Orientation Sessions Every Week
9101 E. Burnside, Portland OR
(Orientations are upstairs in Sanders Hall)
info_ahtcna.com
Call for Times
(503) 929-3040
What happens at Orientation, and do I have to come?
The Oregon State Board of Nursing requires that all students attend Orientation before signing up for the class. There is no charge for the session. You need to plan to be with us for about one hour. You will be able to ask questions about the program and the school.
If you decide to put off taking a Nurse Assistant 1 course for a time you will not have to attend orientation again as long as you enroll within six months.
Orientations are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Click Here to Sign up for Free Orientation a Session
or Call (503) 929-3040 for details
Tuition
Nurse Assistant 1
The course consists of 80 hours of classroom and skills lab followed by 80 hours hands on clinical training in a care facility. Our fully equipped lab allows students to practice the skills that will be tested in the OSBN certification process.
For some reasons you might want to take our evening course: Click Here!
Upcoming Classes:
Day Classes:
February 14, 2011
Night Classes:
CNA 1 Class: $1,095
Tuition covers:
Background Check
CPR for Health Professionals
TB Test
Text Books
BP Cuff
Gait Belt
Stethoscope
Photo ID Badge
Additional Costs
The only extra costs you'll have are for your scrubs, shoes, wrist watch and the background check & testing fee paid to the Oregon State Board of Nursing when you take your exam.
Daytime Class Structure
First 2 Weeks
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Weekdays at AHT Classroom and Lab at 9101 E Burnside, Portland, OR.
Second 2 Weeks
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
(may vary)
Weekdays at Care Facility partnering with AHT.
Evening Class Structure
First 4 Weeks
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Second 4 Weeks
CNA 2 Classes start February 28, 2011!
Does AHT have evening or weekend classes?
Yes, we have evening classes! At present AHT does not offer weekend classes. Once you take either class and successfully pass the final exam you will be eligible to apply to take the Oregon certification exam.
Does AHT offer a payment plan?
We do not offer a payment plan, but we do accept major credit cards. At orientation you will also hear details about how you might be eligible for tuition reimbursement.
If you are unemployed you may be eligible for a training program through the Employment Dept. Please contact the Employment Dept. for information on how to apply for training funds. The application process can take several weeks.
Will I be a CNA when I successfully complete this course?
Almost! Every graduate will be given all of the necessary forms and information so they can apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing to take the certification exam. When you pass the OSBN exam they will send you your certificate.
Do you have any other classes available?
Yes! You can continue your training at AHT with our CNA 2 course.
Does this course require a lot of homework?
You will have 1-3 hours of homework every night. If you are an average reader, expect your assignments to take a couple of hours.
Does the school have a dress code?
AHT offers a professional experience from start to finish. Students are required to wear clean, unwrinkled, well-fitting scrubs to class everyday. The scrubs are available at any location of Life Uniforms and other local stores (see our "Resources" page). We suggest that you buy two sets so you will always be prepared. Information about the approved scrubs will be given at Orientation. Further dress code information will also be given at Orientation.
What kind of jobs will I be able to get?
All kinds of doors will open for you once you have your CNA certification. Nursing care facilities, foster homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices, hospitals, and home care agencies all rely heavily on CNA's. As you begin a job search you will find that there are employment opportunities outside the normal medical arena as well. For example, some school districts hire CNA's both for office work, as well as for assisting and triaging for school nurses.
What can you tell me about further education or career path opportunities?
Many CNA's take one of two paths--administration or healthcare. Administration consists of care supervisors, planners, food service and operations managers. The healthcare path can lead to CNA 2, Medication Aide, LPN, RN, NP, and on through other high level options.
American Healthcare Training
is on the
Cascade College Campus.
Questions? Drop us a line.
Our Phone
Our Address
9101 E Burnside S212
Portland OR 97216
Our Email
info_AhtCna.com
Our office is open from 9 AM - 4 PM Mon - Fri
CNAs are a very valuable part of the medical team. They have serious responsibilities and are required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing to keep their skills and knowledge up to date through continuing education. The OSBN is the only agency that can certify an Oregon Nursing Assistant.
CNAs work under the supervision of licensed nurses in many different settings, including:
Nursing Facilities
Private Homes
Hospice
Hospitals
Doctors Offices
They provide care, and in many cases assist clients with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Their tasks may be associated with:
Personal Care
Mobility
Nutrition and Hydration
Client Safety
Data Gathering
Recording and Reporting
Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1) is the first step toward earning a CNA 2 or Medication Aide certification. It is also a fast way to enter the healthcare field and gain valuable experience before deciding to continue your education in a nursing or medical program.
Prerequisites for Taking the CNA 2 Course
To be eligible for the CNA 2 course you must be a CNA 1 in good standing with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
You must have submitted to AHT before the first day of class:
Proof of Current CPR
Proof of Current DPT Vaccination
Proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination
(or of having started the series)
Also required for the class are the following supplies:
Royal Blue Scrubs
When clinicals are held in Astoria students must be able to leave town for two nights. See CNA 2 Class Schedule for details.
See our Resources page for links to vendors of supplies
CNA 2: Acute Care Training
Next Class Starting:
January 2, 2012
Primary Instructor: Heidi Tirabasso, RN
Clinicals Instructors: Joyce Sjoberg, RN and Kathy Wigutoff, RN
Monday through Friday classes will meet in our classroom and lab at 9101 E Burnside S212, Portland OR 97216. Class Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a half hour lunch.
Clinicals are held at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon or at Kaiser Permenante in Portland, Oregon. Please call our office to confirm future clinical locations (503) 929-3040.
If the clinical portion of the class is held at Columbia Memorial in Astoria students will be housed in a motel in Astoria, at the school's expense. Clinicals will last 12 hours on both Saturday and Sunday. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Astoria. Due the location of the clinical site students for this class must be able to leave Portland for one night.
If the clinical portion of the class is held at Kaiser Permanente no out of town travel will be required.
Reserve a Place in Class
To insure that you will be able to attend the class of your choice you need to submit a deposit of $100.00. The deposit will hold a place for you on our waiting list if your first choice of a class is full. The deposit will be applied to your tuition when you start the class.
If you choose to not take the class the deposit is non-refundable.
If you send us an email letting us know you want to take our class and the date you'd like to start we can hold a place for you until the next buisness day when you can call, or come to our office and pay your deposit.
Phone:
Address:
9101 E. Burnside, Suite S212
Admission Requirements:
Stethoscopes Sources:
Allheart.com
Life Uniforms
and many other stores
Oregon Employment Dept.
Worksource Oregon
Job listings, training oppourtunities
Headmaster Testing
A dministrators of Oregon CNA 1 testing
TriMet (public transit)
On #20-Burnside Line and
#19-Woodstock Glisan line
1/2 mile from the 102nd &
Burnside Max Station
Oregon Board of Nursing
Uniforms, Etc.
Mention American Healthcare Training for a 15% Discount
Mention American Healthcare Training for a discount on your scrubs
Northwest Senior Management
In Home Care Agency
Oregon State Hospital
Job Listing
Holgate Friendship Health Center
Orientation Materials Rev 09-2010.pdf
National Network of Career Nursing Assistants
Student Handbook Rev. 09-2010.pdf
List of ESL Classes
A page of links to nursing career information
Video Describing Nurse
Assistant Duties
OSBN Nurse Assistant Handbook
What do Nurse Assistants Earn?
According to the Occupational Information Center nursing aides in Multnomah and Washington Counties earned between $10.60 and $18.55 per hour in 2010. The average wage being $14.21 per hour.
Current ads (December 7, 2010) on Craig's List for the Portland area are offering an average of $10.25 to $10.50 per hour for newly hired CNAs.
The web site Payscale.com lists the average Oregon CNA wage as $11.59 per hour.
Let Us Know When You Would Like to Attend an Information Session
Information Sessions
American Healthcare Training offesr free sessions where you can hear about our program and the required prerequisites, and get answers to your questions.
Information Sessions are held every Thursday at 4:40 PM at our classroom:
Cascade College Campus - Sanders Hall
Feel free to call (503) 929-3040 for more information.
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