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Career Advantage

Career Advantage Onsite DMACC Academies

Certified Nurse Aide Training

A semester-long Tech Prep program offering CNA training only is available at several locations.  A total of 6 DMACC credits are available upon completion of this semester program.
* Courses require extended clinical sessions in evenings and/or weekends

Schedule:

  • Ames Career Academy/Hunziker Center
    Fall Semester: M-F 7:00-9:15am;
    Spring Semester: M-F 7:50-9:50am or 12:50-2:50pm
  • Nevada High School
    Contact Nevada High School guidance department for schedule and registration information.
  • Roland – Story High School
    Contact Roland-Story High School guidance department for schedule and registration information.

What kind of work will this prepare me to do in the future?
  • Work directly in the medical field
  • Check vitals, administer medications and shots
What other courses should I take while in high school to prepare me for this career?
Composition, Speech, Algebra I, Applied Math, Biology, Chemistry, Health, Physiology, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science
 
DMACC credits you can earn while in high school:
HSC 172 *Nurse Aide 75 Hours – 3 credits
Entry level skills to seek employment in Iowa skilled facilities. Meets OBRA87 standards.
HSC 182 *Advanced Nurse Aide – 3 credits
A continuation of Nurse Aide to provide additional skills and clinical to work in hospital. Prerequisite: A DMACC sponsored 75 hour Nurse Aide class or HSC172
 
How do I register?
See your high school principal or guidance counselor.
 

DMACC Career Advantage/Career Academy Contacts

Alicia Harper
Academic Advisor
Email: ahharper@dmacc.edu
DMACC Career Academy/Hunziker Center, Ames
515-663-6707, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6707

Randy Gabriel
Director, Career and Technical Programming
Email: rgabriel1@dmacc.edu
Des Moines Area Community College
515-965-6011, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6011

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