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CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
  • High School graduate or GED.
  • Requires wide range of body motion, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination, involves mobility in transporting and handling of residents and equipment of moderate weight. Requires corrected vision.
  • Applicant must have a physical exam, up-to-date immunizations, and TB testing. Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination .
  • 18 years of age preferred
  • A (CHRI) criminal history record information is mandated from either the PA State Police, or in the case of a person who has not been a resident of PA for the last two years, a FBI criminal background investigation must be completed.
NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM

Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

   
  • 111 Hours Total
  • 60 Hours Theory
  • 11 Hours Lab
  • 40 Hours Clinical

This course is designed to provide didactic and practical instruction for participants who desire work as nursing assistants in the health care setting. Basic bedside nursing procedures are taught along with concepts of the aging process, diseases of the elderly, communication techniques, environmental/resident/staff safety, infection control including bloodborne pathogens, promotion of resident independence, emergency procedures, comfort measures for pain management, confidentiality, HIPAA, and behavior intervention techniques. Training includes abuse and neglect prevention, focusing on stress management and residents’ rights. The trainee is given an understanding of the importance of health care team attitudes, which affect job performance and satisfaction.

   
SMOKING CESSATION CLASS
WANTED!

A few good smokers who would like…

► Whiter Teeth

► Fresher Breath

► Better Health

► Extra Money in your pocket

 
 

The Lung Center offers FREEprograms to help you quit smoking!

Tobacco Treatment Specialists assist you with creating a personalized plan and provide tools for quitting. Assistance with medications may also be available—ask a specialist for more information.

To begin your adventure as a non-smoker, call 724-981-5525 today

Kimberly Hunchuk ◆ Lung Center Director

 

THE LUNG CENTER
at Health Link Services

2921 E. State St .
Hermitage , PA 16148
(724) 981-5525


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