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Georgia Health
Care Association
Joanne Grubbs 678-289-6555 |
The Georgia C.N.A. Career Ladder was developed in response to the critical shortage of nursing personnel, particularly those employed in long-term care facilities. The program provides experienced C.N.A.s with access to an educational development pathway leading to specialty certificates and/or Licensed Practical Nursing; as well as apprenticeship certification.
Career Ladder Flowchart (PDF File)
Eligibility-
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CNA minimum of six months of work experience and supervisor recommendation o No records of disciplinary actions of any kind within the last six months
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Completion of “Determine if Online Training is for You”- www.gvtc.org click on “tell me how”
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Submission of a fully completed GHCA CNA Career Ladder Enrollment Packet which includes the following: (links)
C.N.A. Career Ladder Program Application- completed by CNA
C.N.A. Career Ladder Program Criteria/Screening Form – completed by Administrator/ Designee
USDL Apprenticeship Agreement- completed by CNA (section A only)
HOPE Disclaimer Form -- completed by CNA
Copy of CNA's registry card
Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form (if needed)
Credit Experiential Learning Form to receive credit for the CHA 100 Course
Once Accepted into the Career Ladder--
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Review the Griffin Technical College Online Technology hardware requirements
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Complete Hope Grant on line at www.GAcollege411.org note: must re-apply for Hope Grant Spring quarter of each year
Phase I- Career Ladder Curriculum & Competency Check Lists
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Griffin Technical Courses-
AHS 109 Medical Terminology (Competency Check List)
AHS 104 Introduction to Healthcare (Competency Check List)
EMP 100 Interpersonal Skills & Development (Competency Check List) -
Check Lists are to be completed upon completion of each course and serve as a link between the course curriculum and the CNA’s on the job training/ apprenticeship program. Completed check lists should be retained in the CNA’s employment file at the nursing center with copies faxed to GDOL c/o Gloria Kusmik.
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Upon completion of the three courses outlined above & experiential credit for CNA 100, CNA will receive a Certificate of Completion in Patient Care Assisting from Griffin Technical College.
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Each participant will receive 500 hours On the Job Training credit for six months of current employment.
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Participant must complete an additional 500 hours of On the Job Training and successfully demonstrate skills on the Competency Check List to fulfill the requirements for Phase I.
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Upon completion of Phase I, a title change is recommended to “CNA Advanced Practice” along with a .25 per hour pay increase.
Decision- A CNA may decide to apply for the LPN program at a local technical school or college based on success during phase I, or decide to continue in the GHCA CNA Career Ladder and advance CNA career training by pursuing a specialty area certification.
Phase II- Career Ladder Curriculum & Competency Check Lists
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Select at least ONE - Advanced Specialty Area of Study – 36 hours each Specialty Classes will be offered by GHCA at intervals through out the year based upon enrollment and taught by qualified healthcare professionals within the GHCA membership.
- Restorative (Competency Check List) Course available July/August 2008
- Skin Care (Competency Check List) Course available July/August 2008
- Dementia (Competency Check List) Course available July/August 2008
- Nutrition (Competency Check List) Course available July/August 2008
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Phase II generally takes six months(1000 hours OJT). Phase II includes attendance at Advanced Specialty classroom training and successful demonstration of skills included in the Competency Check List.
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Upon completion of Phase II, CNA will receive a Certificate of Completion from the USDOL Apprenticeship Program, a title change to reflect “CNA Advanced Practice w/ Specialty”, and a .25 per hour pay increase.
