This course is designed to train health care assistants in basic skills necessary to assist nurses in a variety of health care settings and to be efficient health care team members. Program completion requires 80 hours of clinical experience.
Students demonstrate specific knowledge and basic skills competencies in a real-life setting.
Classes are held at the University. Clinical experience must be successfully completed under the supervision of instructors in order to graduate from the program and receive certification from the State of Alaska. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the program. Pass a reading test administered by the UAS Adult Education Department. To schedule an appointment, call Kim Crews at 747-7767.