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Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Courses

Welcome

This Basic Nursing Assistant Course, approved by the Nebraska Department of Health, provides the basic preparation for a nursing assistant to be employed in a long-term care facility.

A nursing assistant gives simple, basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This course teaches basic nursing skills such as: bathing, feeding, ambulating, transferring and toileting. This course is approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure. Successful completion of this course allows the student to be placed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry. Nursing Assistants may work in long term care facilities, hospitals, home healthcare, hospice or mental health facilities. High school completion or GED is not required.

TUITION
Tuition must be paid at the time of registration.
If a third party is paying, a billing authorization must:

• be sent with the registration form
• be on company letterhead
• include the individual student’s
a) full name
b) social security number
• state the amount of money agreed to pay for tuition, fees, and book (if applicable).

BOOKS
Students must have their books at the first class session. The textbooks required for this course are available at the SCC Bookstore, 8800 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE, 800-642-4075 ext. 2560 OR 402-437-2560 or www.sccbookstore.com via the Internet.

 ATTENDANCE
Attendance is required in this intensive course. The nursing assistant course consists of 100 contact hours of lecture, clinical and lab instruction. All the material covered is necessary to meet the state requirements.

CLINICAL
You must provide your own transportation to clinical sites. Clinicals will be held in Lincoln at a long term care facility or hospital the last few weeks of class. White clothing and white shoes are required for clinicals - NO JEANS.

FINAL EXAM
You must receive a 70% on the final course exam to pass this course. Upon successful completion of this course you will be eligible to take the written and clinical state competency exams. Successful completion of these exams will allow your name to be placed on the Nebraska Nursing Assistant Registry.

NEBRASKA NURSE AIDE REGISTRY
To be placed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry, the State of Nebraska requires that individuals must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be at least 16 years of age.
2. Must have no convictions of crime involving moral turpitude.
3. Must be able to speak and understand the English language or a language understood by a substantial portion of the healthcare facility population.
4. Must successfully complete a basic course of training and competency evaluation program for Nursing Assistants approved by the Nebraska Department of Health.

QUESTIONS about regulations, standards, and reciprocity should be directed to the Nebraska Department of Health at 402-471-4364.

Please note: This course does not qualify for Financial Aid.

Anyone concerned with their reading or speaking skills may contact the Continuing Education Adult Basic Education Division 402-437-2717 for a free confidential assessment interview. It is recommended that students be able to pass English as a Second Language (ESL) Level 7 & 8 Classes.

ATTENDANCE
First session of class is mandatory. Only register for a section where you can attend EVERY class. Absences from the BNA course exceeding 12 hours, for any reason, may result in failure of the course.

REGISTRATION
Registrations are accepted by mail or fax or walk-in. You cannot register for this class online. See table below for registration information.

CANCELLATIONS
If you cannot attend the course section you registered for, you must fill out an official drop form. Please contact Continuing Education right away so that the paperwork can begin and you can be officially dropped from the class.

Questions
Registration / availability / dropping
402-437-2700 or 402-437-2701
1-800-828-0072

Criminal Background Checks
Southeast Community is now requiring criminal background checks on students taking courses that include experience in patient care settings. Upon enrolling in the nursing assistant course you will be required to complete an "Authorization and disclosure Form" and an "Abuse Registry form".

A non refundable fee of $45 for the criminal background check is added to the cost of the course. If your criminal background check indicates you have a criminal history you may be prohibited from participating in the course. If you decided to drop this course, the $45 fee is non refundable. If you have questions regarding background checks please call 402-437-2707.