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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 – completed by Administrator/ Designee
USDL Apprenticeship Agreement- completed by CNA
Once Accepted into the Career Ladder--
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Apply to Griffin Technical College- admissions & submit $15.00 application fee
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Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form (if needed)
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Credit Experiential Learning Form to receive credit for the CNA 100 course
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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)
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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 2007
- Skin Care (Competency Check List) Course availability to be announced
- Dementia (Competency Check List) Course availability to be announced
- Nutrition (Competency Check List) Course availability to be announced
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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.
