There must be at least 6 students registered in order for this course to run by September 27, 2023.

This course is held at Green Mountain Technology & Career Center in Hyde Park, VT. This LNA course is a combination of online classroom instruction/independent learning and in person practical skill development in the field of nursing. This leads to testing for a state license as an LNA. The course is 64 hours of online instructions with 30 hours of lab/clincal time.  

In person lab/clinicals times will be Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm. The first week of class will meet three times (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The final week of class lab/clinicals will be Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 7:00 pm. All online work will be done on the students own time outside of lab hours. 

There is a mandatory meeting with Heidi Richard, RN on Thursday September 28, 2023 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm to review expectations for the course and answer any questions students may have. 

Once you register for the course, you may pick up your textbook and workbook at the front Desk of GMTCC during school hours (payment for books is due at the time of pick up).

The cost of this training is $1450.00.  This includes textbooks at $75. This does not include the fee for testing, a fee for licensing, and a fee for finger printing.  This is roughly $210.00.

If a student is under 18 years old and would like to take this course, please reach out to Mallery Daudelin so she can schedule an informational interview with this student to be sure that it is an appropriate fit. 

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Many of our students qualify for the VSAC Advancement Grant, Curtis COV Scholarship, or the Trades Scholarship/Forgivable Loan to provide funding for this course. Please reach out to VSAC's Educational Opportunity Counselor, Harka Khadka at khadka@vsac.org will help you get started. 

A deposit of $500 is due at the time of registration to hold your seat.  The reminder of the tuition will be paid in weekly installments. If you have questions about payment and/or payment plans please reach out to Mallery Daudelin.  She can be reached at mdaudelin@gmtcc.net or at 851-1575.

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Green Mountain Technology & Career Center’s Adult Nurse Assistant Program Purpose and Objectives:

The purpose of the nurse assistant program at GMTCC is to prepare students enrolled in the adult nurse assistant program to successfully test to become licensed nursing assistants and enter careers as LNA’s.

The program objectives are:

Students will learn how to safely care for patients in a variety of health-care settings.

Students will learn about Resident Rights ensured by OBRA.

Students will learn how to promote dignity in a health care setting.

Students will learn how to enhance a patient’s quality of life.

Students will demonstrate their abilities in lab and clinical settings.

Students will learn how to effectively communicate with the health care team.

Students will learn how to safely and accurately perform basic nursing skills including vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, transfers, and range of motion.

Students will have basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology and the effects of disease on body systems.

Students will have a basic understanding of commonly used medical terminology.

GMTCC’s Adult Nurse Assistant Program Entry and Continuance Requirements:

1. Students registering for GMTCC’s Adult Nurse Assistant Program must be able to speak, read, and write American English at 6th grade level. Candidates must be referred to Vermont Adult Learning for assessments of their English language and reading skills.

2. The student applicants may not have physical or behavioral problems that would prevent them from being able to adequately perform the essential elements of the job as nurse assistants including being able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, walk a minimum of 50 feet without physical difficulty, have adequate vision to read instructions and give safe care, hear blood pressures with an amplified stethoscope, and absence from drug & alcohol abuse.

3. Student applicants with unpaid taxes, child support, or past criminal convictions, or drug dependence, including, but not limited to buprenorphine, naloxone, and methadone must contact the Board of Nursing about the actions they must take in order to be eligible for licensure.  The recommended actions must be completed and the necessary documents presented to GMTCC’s nurse assistant program administrator within 10 business days after the class orientation.

4. Student applicants currently on parole, probation, or with pending criminal charges will not be eligible to enroll in the GMTCC’s nurse assistant program until these matters are resolved.

5. Student candidates must have an 80% academic average after the first 3 tests and before being assigned clinical experience.

6. Student candidates must complete the program with an 80% average and earn the minimum of 80% on their final exam in order to be eligible to test for licensure.

7. Student candidates must demonstrate a path leading toward competence in the nurse assistant skills introduced and practiced in the classroom.

8. The Adult Nurse Assistant Program instructor will meet with students after the first 3 academic tests and as needed thereafter to review their progress in the areas of academics and nurse assistant skills.  Students not meeting the criteria may be asked to leave the program.  They may re-enter a future class if deemed appropriate.

9. Adult nurse assistant students may not miss class time. NO LAB/CLINICAL HOURS MAY BE MISSED.

10. Closed toed and healed shoes are required. Scrubs are also required for all Labs and Clinical hours.

Learn skills in basic welding techniques as well as the safety procedures in this 30 hour hands on Basic Welding course.  Teaching can be accelerated depending on the student's experience.

This class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please note there is NO CLASS on October 31st. Classes start on Tuesday October 17th and end on Tuesday Novemeber 21st. 

Many of our students qualify for the VSAC Advancement Grant to provide funding for this course. Reaching out to VSAC's Educational Opportunity Counselor, Harka Khadka at khadka@vsac.org will help you get started. 

*Please note that due to weather conditions, classes may be canceled.  These classes will be made up by adding an additional dates to the calendar.  Please keep an eye on your email the day of class for any important updates due to bad weather, etc. 

The cost of this course is $595. Students will be invoiced once registed for the course.

This hybrid training is designed to prepare those aspiring for a successful career in a financial institution or finance office of any business.  Two self-paced online modules cover a wide range of topics, including expectations for new frontline employees, handling cash and checks, handling security situations, professionalism, customer service, and promoting products and services. Three in-person classes with industry professionals allow participants to examine real-life scenarios managing a cash drawer, processing checks, identifying forged or fraudulent documents, interviewing for a job, and more!

The in person classes will happen in Morrisville at the following locations: Union Bank, CCV, & HireAbility VT. 

Wednesday, November 8th, 3-4:30 pm

Tuesday, November 14th, 3-4:30 pm

Thursday, November 16th, 3-4:30 pm

Participants prepare for a rewarding career working with customers, providing helpful service, and accomplishing a broad range of administrative duties, the backbone of any successful business!   

To learn more about this, contact D.J. Masi at 802-793 8309, dj.masi@vermont.gov

For financial aid, contact Harka Khadka, VSAC at 802-598-6626, khadka@vsac.org or https://www.vsac.org/pay/student-aid-options/grants