The Nursing Assistant Program is an opportunity to learn skills and prepare for a career in the health field with less than a one-year or one full semester commitment. If you have a genuine desire to help people, are willing to accept delegated tasks, and work as part of a team, a career as a nursing assistant may be for you. This field of work also serves as a stepping-stone for further education in nursing or health occupations. There are many job openings for nursing assistants in Southwest Wisconsin as well as throughout the state. The nursing assistant performs basic nursing tasks under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse.
Employment is found in hospitals, nursing homes, and in-home health care environments.
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Nursing Assistant Certificate is recognized by employing agencies in Southwest Wisconsin as excellent training for employment. Career information on these pages may not be the most current version.