Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Program Overview
You don’t need a stethoscope to know nurses have huge hearts! Tri County Tech’s Nursing Assistant program allows you to put your best foot forward into a rewarding healthcare career. The one-year program has been developed, in cooperation with medical professionals, to educate students with clinical experiences. You will have hands-on training in our newly renovated facility to become a certified nursing assistant. Upon the completion of the program, you will be qualified to take the state certification exam necessary for entry-level employment as a CNA. The program focuses on the study of medical terminology, infection control, medical law and ethics, vital signs, CPR, first aid, and employability skills. Upon completion, you may be eligible to complete our Nursing Bridge program as a High School Senior.
“After graduating from the Nursing Assistant program, I went on to the Practical Nursing program. From the clinical programs to simulation labs to discussions, you learn everything you need to know to grow as a future nurse and person. Programs like Tri County Tech will leave a lasting impact on you as a person, and as a future employee.” – Gracie P., 2024
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Program Schedule
| Program Start Date | Program Days | Program Instructor |
| August 2025 | Monday – Friday | Karen Hays |
| 1 Year | Morning or Afternoon | Student Resources |
Program Courses
| Intro to NRS & Safety |
| Medical Terminology |
| Anatomy |
| Physiology |
| Law & Ethics for Medical Careers |
| Nurse Aide I |
| Nurse Aide II |
| Career Readiness- Internship |
Certifications
| Long Term Care |
| Home Health Aide |
| CPR & First Aid |
High School Credit
| 1 Lab Science Credit & 3 Elective Credits |
Career Opportunities
| Doctor's Office |
| Hospital CNA |
| Nursing Care |
| Retirement Home |
| Assisted Living Facilities |
| Home Health Aide |
Career Data
| Our Placement Rate | 100% |
| Median Hourly Earnings* | $16.02 |
| Completion/Retention Rate | 94.40% |
| *Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data. |
Student Organizations
Health Occupations Students of America | HOSA
HOSA is an international career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. To learn more, visit HOSA.org.
College Credit
Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Tri County Tech are committed to providing high-quality educational programs to their constituencies. Pre-Nursing students can earn college credit toward a college degree through the OKWU Prep program. To learn more about the OKWU Prep program, visit OKWU.edu/Prep.
To learn about college credit opportunities, visit below or OKWU.edu.
Have Questions?
Reach out to Braden.
He’s our High School Student Success Advisor. He’s a master at helping students find their perfect Tri County Tech program. Braden works with the counselors at our partner schools to help students apply to Tri County Tech.
Braden is available to answer any program and application questions you may have! Ask your counselor about Tri County Tech programs today.
Braden Schovanec
High School Student Success Advisor
Braden.Schovanec@TriCountyTech.edu
918.331.3315