FIRST AID, CPR & AED TRAINING
This training is open to the public.
Call for dates: 276-1059,
ask for Pat
9 - 5 at the cost of $50 per person.
PCA Classes 5 weeks - CNA Classes 10 weeks
Monday - Thursday, Call 276-1059 for class schedule
December 18, 2006 is application deadline for PCA/CNA classes
starting on January 8
Winter 2007
PCA: January 8 to February
8, 2007
Graduation: February 8,
2007
CNA: February 12 to March
15, 2007
Graduation: March 15, 2007
Spring 2007
CNA: April 16 to May 17,
2007
Graduation: May 17, 2007
Summer 2007
PCA: June 11 to July 12,
2007
Graduation: July 12, 2007
CNA: July 16 to August 16,
2007
Graduation: August 16,
2007
Tuition and fees
Non-refundable Application fee - $25 PCA Students - $50 CNA Students
Tuition - $675 PCA Students (Five weeks) - $1275 CNA Students (10 weeks)
Tuition covers all equipment and textbook which will belong to the
student. Students are required to
supply their own white scrubs and white shoes.
State and Federal background security checks - $89 for PCA and CNA
students
Students need to get their own fingerprints taken and apply for
the
Background check at the state trooper office
Our school number is 1407 for the fingerprint card
Reason for the check is PCA/CNA qualification
State of AK Certification Exam for CNA - $269
Minimum Requirements
Eighth grade education and basic Math and English test
Proposed Clinical Training
Anchorage Pioneer Home/Providence Horizon House
Alaska Native Medical Center
Limited Scholarships available
To establish and maintain programs and services which improve the quality of life for all Alaskans through education, advocacy, and collaboration.
Persons who wish to work as personal care attendants and nurses' assistants require specialized training. This vocational training is not available at the high school or college level. CNAs need to pass state CNA exams in order to become recognized and receive state certification.
Those who enter this human service personal care field may or may not have completed high school education. This type of vocational training may serve as an introduction or stepping stone for those who wish to enter a health related profession.
The equipment and supplies will be supplied by OPAG, at no additional cost to students.
Most of the heavy equipment for this training, such as hospital beds, will be available for OPAG’s trainees and instructors at the Anchorage Pioneer Home.
(Starting wage averages per the State of Alaska, Department of Administration, Division of Finance.)
Renae Ferry, R.N. with more than 20 years of experience as an R.N and owner of four assisted living homes and a coare coordination agency.
Sheila Wright, M.Ed., Gerontologist – OPAG consultant
Rhonda Gonzales, R.N. – 34 years as an acute care nurse.
Pat Kennedy– Enrollment adviser
OPAG is located on the third floor of the John Thomas Building, 325 E. 3rd Ave., Anchorage. OPAG also has access to first and fourth floor meeting rooms to schedule additional classes and graduation ceremony events, as needed.
Our facilities include instructor’s office, lecture room, Lab/skills room, break room, computer lab and a large room for graduation events.
The Lab/Skills room is equipped with hospital beds, lifts, wheel chairs, etc.
Clinical training is planned to occur at one or more of the following: Anchorage Pioneers Home, Providence Horizon House and Alaska Native Medical Center.
OPAG is increasing our on site library holding for this training program; we will also use the resources of:
· Anchorage Pioneer Home Library
· UAA Library
· Loussac Public Library
· Learning is transmitted in classroom lectures as well as “on-the-job” training.
· Our objective is to provide the highest quality PCA and CNA training at an affordable price and assist graduates to find meaningful work in their respective fields.
· Satisfactory attendance
·
Satisfactory completion of
exams
· Completion of at least an eighth grade level of education
· Ability to satisfactorily pass a basic Math and English test
· Prospective students who are deficient in English will be required to enroll in ESL, English as a Second Language Classes, either before or during PCA and CNA training. (ESL classes are offered by OPAG)
· Academic counseling
· Student loan information
· Student scholarship information
· Work/study programs
· Career planning/placement
· A Job Fair
· Resume & interview preparation
Students are invited to attend OPAG's Community Agency and Program Spotlight Pizza Luncheon Forums, held every Friday.
Guest speakers, representing a variety of agencies, organizations and institutions, present the latest information about their organizations and human service programs at these Friday Forums.