News Release
JAN.
3, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
DEBBIE KUCHMAS AT 203-332-5150
HCC To Offer CNA Program
New Lab To Be Utilized
Starts Jan. 24
BRIDGEPORT – Housatonic Community College next
month is offering a Certified Nurse Assistant program
that can be completed in less than 14 weeks.
As a CNA, students find positions in long-term care facilities, hospitals,
nursing homes, or in self-employment. In the program, students will
learn associated tasks, such as monitoring patients’ conditions,
recording vital signs, and assisting with mobility, feeding, bathing,
and dressing.
“In less than 14 weeks, students will become trained CNA’s with
the proper credentials and practical skills needed to deliver all aspects of
personal care to patients,” says Debbie Kuchmas, the Director of Workforce
and Non-Credit Programs at Housatonic. “Whether you intend to pursue
a long-term goal as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN),
or Certified Patient Care Technician, the CNA program acts as a springboard
to propel you into the nursing vocation.”
“Offering
these programs reflects HCC’s commitment to preparing students for careers
that are in demand,” Kuchmas added. “Nursing careers are projected
to grow 17 percent over the next eight years,”
The program, which consists of 36 hours of classroom instruction, 36
of laboratory work and 36 of hands-on training, runs through April
28. After completing the program, students will be eligible to take
the State of Connecticut Certification examination.
Kelly Carloni, the Nursing Coordinator and CNA program’s instructor,
has 15 years experience as a Registered Nurse. Having worked 10 years
as a CNA at several area extended care facilities and skilled nursing
facilities before becoming a Registered Nurse, she knows from experience
the expertise necessary for becoming a nursing assistant and the commitment
it takes to join a health care team.
A new CNA/PCT Lab has been built at HCC to accommodate the program,
Kuchmas said. The lab enables students to practice the skills learned
in class.
For more information, or to apply to the program, contact Continuing
Education at 203-332-5057. Housatonic Community College provides an
affordable and accessible education through two-year degrees, transfer
preparation, and certificate programs, as well as a wide variety of
continuing education and personal/professional enrichment seminars
and workshops. In addition, HCC offers employee and occupational
training for businesses, municipalities, government agencies, and professional
associations to help develop the educated and skilled workforce required
to meet regional business and industry needs. HCC is nationally
recognized as an “Achieving the Dream” institution. To
learn more, visit the college’s website at: www.hcc.commnet.edu <http://www.hcc.commnet.edu> .
HCC is located at 900 Lafayette Blvd. in downtown Bridgeport, less
than 150 yards off I-95 (Exit 27) and Rte. 8 (Exit 1), a block from
the Arena at Harbor Yard. Free parking is available in the Housatonic
garage.
Anson C. Smith, Public Relations Coordinator
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Tel: 203-332-5229, Fax: 203-332-5247
E-mail: asmith@hcc.commnet.edu