Nursing Assistant class scheduled in Curry County

Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering a Basic Nursing Assistant class starting Sept. 2 in Brookings.

Those interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants are encouraged to visit their local Southwestern offices to pick up application packets and calendars for the class, which is limited to 10 students on a first come, first served basis based on completed applications.

Applicants are required to take a placement exam and provide proof of immunization as well as a current CPR card and complete forms including criminal background checks. Students who complete the Basic Nursing Assistant class are eligible to take the Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant exam for licensure.

The Basic Nursing Assistant class includes both lecture and clinical practice and meets on Tuesdays and Fridays for 11 weeks, starting Sept. 2. Applications are due by Aug. 19, and the cost of the class is approximately $800 including tuition, fees, books and supplies. The class is scheduled at Curry Good Samaritan Center in Brookings.

For more information or to register, those interested can contact the Southwestern Brookings Center at (541) 469-5017 or Gold Beach Center at (541) 247-2741.

Press Release Date: August 11, 2008