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Nurse Aide (CNA) - CLICK LINK for OPEN ENROLLMENT
with Teresa Mason, RN, CPhT
Attention all prospective students interested in
Healthcare Orientation Sessions (CNA & Other Classes)
*Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify.
*NO WAIT LISTS AVAILABLE - CLICK THE LINK BELOW!
Register here for actual class dates:
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Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA)
Healthcare Training Open Enrollment Registration
is held at the designated locations on this link >>
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*Once a participant registers for an Open Enrollment date, they will receive a confirmation email and a reminder email...
Please Check your emails and your Spam/Junk Folder!
4hr Medication Aide Refresher - "Online Anytime"
with Teresa Mason, RN, CPhT
APPROVED FOR VIRGINIA MEDICATION AIDES
Required annual continuing education for VIRGINIA Registered Medication Aides (68hr – Assisted Living) and required every 3 years for non-registered Medication Technicians (32hr Medication Technicians in Adult Day Cares, Adolescent Group Homes, Correctional Facilities).
Topics covered include but are not limited to:
- updates on regulations
- medication administration
- insulin administration
- patient safety
- facility-specific topics
*The same EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED to register throughout this class.
NOTE: ONLINE Access links are emailed weekdays ONLY
* Monday through Friday at 11am and 3pm
* No Exceptions - Please do not call nights, holidays, or weekends
Learn online wherever it is convenient for you.
Access your class on your:
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smart Phone!
Date: Monthly "Around the Clock"
Online Portion of this class must be completed within 3-weeks (21-days) from Date of Access Link confirmed receipt.
TIME: ANYTIME AROUND THE CLOCK - 24/7
Location: ONLINE (asynchronous)via GoToTraining platform. ACCESS LINK PROVIDED VIA EMAIL.
Access your class on your: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smart Phone! Learn online wherever it is convenient for you.
Certificate will be provided via email within 14 Business Days
(count ONLY Monday through Friday non-holidays) ONLY upon successful completion of the course.
Test completion date will be your Certificate date.
Certificates will only be sent to the PAYOR (Self-pay belongs to individual, company paid belongs to company).
Pre-requisites: Registered Medication Aide (RMA), Medication Aide
*per Virginia Board of Nursing - https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title6/agency35/chapter41/section210/
Class Duration: 4 hours (includes tests)
Certification Years: 1
40-Hour Personal Care Aide (PCA) ONLINE MONTHLY
with Teresa Mason, RN, CPhT
* Start your new Healthcare Career in 2024 ...
** Special Discounted Price of $300 - Usually $350
*Call or Text our office at 804-539-3809 with questions
* NOTE: ONLINE Access links are emailed weekdays ONLY
* Monday through Friday at 11am and 3pm ONLY
* No Exceptions - Please do not expect calls nights or weekends
* Learn online wherever it is convenient for you.
Access your class on your:
* Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smart Phone!
Dates: Monthly "Around the Clock"
* Online Portion of this class must be completed within 3-weeks
(21-days) from Start Date of class.
** Hands-on Skills to be completed "on the job" with a trained nurse added to Fresh Start Healthcare approved program.
You must ensure the facility is approved for nurse to complete Skills Check-Off Sheet
*Call or Text our office at 804-539-3809 with questions
*Or to request an approved facility location before registering for this class.
RICHMOND & SURROUNDING AREA STUDENTS:
First Come, First Serve ... so call to register ASAP!
Four (4) Hours of SKILLS & CLINICAL INSTRUCTION MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 60-days of CLASS REGISTRATION ... PLEASE BE PROMPT WITH SCHEDULING.
40hr Personal Care Aide (PCA):
The 40hr Personal Care Aide program meets the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) curriculum for Home Health and Hospice and is also accepted by the Virginia Department of Social Services for 'direct patient care staff' in licensed assisted living facilities.
The course content instructs participants in assisting residents with activities of daily living, patient transfers, nutrition, oral & personal hygiene with "on-the-job" hands-on training to complete the program.
A certificate will be provided within 14 business days upon successful completion of the course. DO NOT COUNT WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS.
Prerequisites: None
Class Duration: 3-weeks Online covers 36-Hours including videos
*Four (4) Hours of SKILLS INSTRUCTION ON-SITE
Employment Opportunities: Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Private Duty, Personal Companion, Home Health, Hospice
68hr Medication Aide *Blended (online/onsite) class
with Teresa Mason, RN, CPhT
Online Instructor: Teresa Mason, RN, CPhT
CLASS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) STUDENTS TO PROCEED - ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO SIGN UP WITH YOU
*This program must be completed per the following schedule
*NO EXCEPTIONS
DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND AND COMPLETE AS SCHEDULED * NO REFUNDS or MAKE-UP DATES
Online Class Dates/Times:
Starts on a Wednesday and is accessible online around the clock
x 14 days ...
*Clinicals are ONSITE on Days 15,16,17 (Wed,Thur,Fri)
Clinical Facility Address:
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living
9010 Woodman Rd
Richmond, Va 23228
*CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION FOR EXACT START DATES
*Clinical Times:
8:30AM-4:30PM
*Scrubs must be worn to clinicals,
preferrably dark, solid color
Overview: The 68hr Medication Administration Course is a Virginia Board of Nursing approved program (2022 updated curriculum that officially began January 2023 Virginia Code 18VAC90-60-60.) Requirements for the program curriculum:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency90/chapter60/section60/
This course instructs participants on how to administer & assist a resident in self-administering medications, including blood sugar checks & insulin injections, in the assisted living environment. There are 68 hours of training consisting of 40 hours of didactic ONLINE INSTRUCTION, 20 hours of IN-PERSON clinical practicum plus 8 hours of Insulin administration/Diabetes information to assist in Medication Management and Administration in assisted living facilities.
Prerequisites: Certificate of completion from one of the following *
Must be submitted via email to info@cpr-bofa.com prior to course start date.
- Virginia Department of Social Services-approved 40hr Direct Patient Care program
- Virginia Medicaid-approved 40hr Personal Care Assistant certificate
- Virginia Board of Nursing-approved Nurse Aide certificate
- Photo ID *submit via email to info@cpr-bofa.com
Additional Requirements/Costs [not included in course fee]:
- Current PPD (TB) Test or Chest X-Ray ($25 to $45)
- Current Criminal & Sex Offender Background Check from the Virginia State Police ($15 or more)
- Students will be eligible to apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing ($50) and the examination at PSI ($70) to become a Registered Medication Aide (RMA).
NOTE: Assisted Living Facility Employer is required to perform PPD (TB) Test and Criminal Background Check for all new hires.
Certification and Examination:
- Certificate and Performance Record will be provided via email to the payer (student or facility-whichever pays) within 14 Business Days (count ONLY Monday through Friday non-holidays) ONLY upon completing all course requirements.
- STUDENTS must Click the following link for the Board of Nursing Application Wizard- Medication Aide and click "Apply Now" to receive approval to take the state exam (NO PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED):
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/ApplicantResources/ApplyforLicense/MedicationAide/
68hr Medication Aide ONSITE Class
with Teresa Mason, RN, CPhT
CLASS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) STUDENTS TO PROCEED - ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO SIGN UP WITH YOU
*This program must be completed per the following schedule
*NO EXCEPTIONS
DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND AND COMPLETE AS SCHEDULED * NO REFUNDS or MAKE-UP DATES
Onsite Class Dates/Times:
Starts ONSITE Monday through Friday x 2 WEEKS ...
*Clinicals are ONSITE on Days 8,9,10 (Wed,Thur,Fri)
Clinical Facility Address:
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living
9010 Woodman Rd
Richmond, Va 23228
*CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION FOR EXACT START DATES
*Clinical Times:
8:30AM-4:30PM
Overview: The 68hr Medication Administration Course is a Virginia Board of Nursing approved program (2022 updated curriculum that officially began January 2023 Virginia Code 18VAC90-60-60.) Requirements for the program curriculum:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency90/chapter60/section60/
This course instructs participants on how to administer & assist a resident in self-administering medications, including blood sugar checks & insulin injections, in the assisted living environment. There are 68 hours of training consisting of 40 hours of didactic ONLINE INSTRUCTION, 20 hours of IN-PERSON clinical practicum plus 8 hours of Insulin administration/Diabetes information to assist in Medication Management and Administration in assisted living facilities.
Prerequisites: Certificate of completion from one of the following *
Must be submitted via email to info@cpr-bofa.com prior to course start date.
- Virginia Department of Social Services-approved 40hr Direct Patient Care program
- Virginia Medicaid-approved 40hr Personal Care Assistant certificate
- Virginia Board of Nursing-approved Nurse Aide certificate
- Photo ID *submit via email to info@cpr-bofa.com
Additional Requirements/Costs [not included in course fee]:
- Current PPD (TB) Test or Chest X-Ray ($25 to $45)
- Current Criminal & Sex Offender Background Check from the Virginia State Police ($15 or more)
- Students will be eligible to apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing ($50) and the examination at PSI ($70) to become a Registered Medication Aide (RMA).
NOTE: Assisted Living Facility Employer is required to perform PPD (TB) Test and Criminal Background Check for all new hires.
Certification and Examination:
- Certificate and Performance Record will be provided via email to the payer (student or facility-whichever pays) within 14 Business Days (count ONLY Monday through Friday non-holidays) ONLY upon completing all course requirements.
- STUDENTS must Click the following link for the Board of Nursing Application Wizard- Medication Aide and click "Apply Now" to receive approval to take the state exam (NO PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED):
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/ApplicantResources/ApplyforLicense/MedicationAide/