Non-Licensed Nursing Education
Advanced CNA (Nursing Assistant) Apprenticeships
WHAT: The advanced nursing assistant training is a competency-based apprenticeship that provides
training and career growth options to nursing assistants. This includes training in life skills,
communication, conflict, coping etc. as well as further training on resident care. Nursing assistants
may choose to further develop skills and knowledge in specialty areas of their choice.
AVAILABILITY: This program is available to staff members of all Good Samaritan Centers. Administrative staff members decide whether their center will participate in the program. Nursing assistants who are interested in participating should visit with their supervisor or staff trainer.
COURSES INCLUDE:
- BASIC NURSE AIDE TRAINING: May be taken locally or online (as approved by your state).
- CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, ADVANCED: This advanced training allows the nursing assistant to develop further skills and knowledge in the nursing assistant role. As in all other apprenticeships, the coursework is supplemented by on-the-job training with a peer mentor.
The specialty areas include:
- MENTOR: This training incorporates advanced interpersonal skills that prepare the individual to serve as a role model and coach to other nursing assistants. Mentors receive training and are mentored by a licensed nurse to verify competence.
- RESTORATIVE SPECIALTY: This apprenticeship develops skills that enable the nursing assistant to serve as a restorative aide.
- DEMENTIA CARE SPECIALTY: This apprenticeship develops skills that recognize the special needs of clients with Alzheimer's or related dementias.
- MEDICATION AIDE: Available in states that recognize the medication aide.
FLOW CHART: Click here to see a flow chart that clearly outlines the Apprenticeship options
ENROLLMENT: Employees who wish to enroll must complete an apprentice agreement (enrollment form) indicating their position and have this signed by the administrator. Fax or mail the agreement to the Learning Division at National Campus (605.362.3838).
COST: Check with the staff development coordinator or your supervisor regarding the cost of the basic nurse aide training
(fully paid or reimbursed, but local policies differ). There is no cost for the other advanced training coursework.
TIME TO COMPLETE: Employees may proceed at their own pace, but it takes approximately a year to
complete an apprenticeship in one specialty area.
DETAILS: Further details and all forms are available in the manual, "Managing Healthcare Apprenticeships" located on the GSS Web Portal under Publications/Documents and then
Manuals and then Learning and Strategic Integration.
HOW DO I LEARN MORE? Employees may contact the Learning Division at National Campus via e-mail at learn@good-sam.com or the staff development coordinator
at a Good Samaritan Center near you for more details on the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Employment information is not available on this web site or via the email noted above. To apply for a job at a Good Samaritan center, please follow this link to find a location and complete an application:
www.good-sam.com.
If you are interested in a job as a CNA (certified nursing assistant) please inquire when making your application to the center whether that training is required pre-hire or is provided post-hire.