The Healthcare Institute LLC is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
The Healthcare Institute LLC offers equal employment, training, and other opportunities to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or military status. The Healthcare Institute LLC provides an environment that is free of sexual harassment, and protects against political and religious activities.
The Healthcare Institute LLC maintains a drug-free environment. The school maintains an environment that is handicapped accessible. In addition, the school complies with all required regulations of state, federal, THEC, WIA, and funding agencies.
Credits earned at The Healthcare Institute LLC may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by The Healthcare Institute LLC. You should obtain confirmation that The Healthcare Institute LLC will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.
You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at The Healthcare Institute LLC to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at The Healthcare Institute LLC prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement.
The ability to transfer credits from The Healthcare Institute LLC to another educational institution may be very limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at The Healthcare Institute LLC if you enroll in another educational institution.
You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of The Healthcare Institute LLC and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at The Healthcare Institute LLC before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.
The Healthcare Institute LLC is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by The Healthcare Institute LLC , please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data Button.
The certified nurse aide is a person who works primarily in long term care (nursing homes) assisting residents with activities of daily living under the supervision of the nurse.
A Certified Nurse Aide has met the following requirements:
Completed a state-approved nurse aide training program,
Passed the nurse aide competency evaluation consisting of both a written and a skills test, and
Be listed in good standing as a CNA on the Tennessee State Nurse Aide Registry.
What is a CNA responsible for?
Your regular responsibilities as a nursing assistant will vary based on where you work or live. Nursing assistants can work in a wide variety of settings; nursing homes, hospitals, adult day care centers, personal homes and assisted living facilities all require nursing assistants to act as a helpful liaison between the RN or LPN and the patient. In many cases, the nursing assistant serves as the RN’s or LPN’s eyes and ears, and relays information between many patients and one or two RNs.
The nursing assistant fulfills basic quality-of-life needs for patients of any age, ethnicity or gender in residential nursing care facilities or outpatient clinics. Since nursing assistants have daily contact with patients, they are gatherers of vital information about the patients’ conditions, which they must then transmit to their supervisors. A CNA’s workload can become intense and fast-paced.
CNAs can take vital signs and gather other patient data as well as administering basic care and tending to the hygiene needs of patients. Because of their state approved training and certification, CNAs have more authority and tend to be paid better than medical assistants, though many of their duties are similar.
How much does a CNA typically earn?
CNAs typically earn an hourly wage rather than an annual salary, so your pay will fluctuate depending on whether you take a few hours here and there, steadily work full time, or constantly pull 60 hour weeks. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean hourly wage for CNAs was $12.51 in May 2013. Local STARTING wages average $9.50 - $10.50 / hour
For more information on occupational outlook for nursing assistants, visit: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes311014.htm
How old do I have to be to take classes for the CNA Program?
You must be 16 years of age or older to take the THI CNA Program classes.
Do I need a high school diploma or HSE for the CNA Program?
No, you do not need a high school diploma or HSE (formerly GED) to take classes for the THI CNA Program. However, pleased be advised that some employers may require a high school diploma or GED to be hired.
Will THI help me get a job after I complete the CNA Program?
While THI does not guarantee job placement, on occasion recruiters from local healthcare facilities do visit our CNA classes. We have a strong network of employers in skilled facilities and home care who look forward to employing our graduates. However, the groundwork is up to you! Being in the facilities during clinical may help you in your job search, and also help you to determine if this is the career for you. We will leverage our relationships with local facilities and offer our guidance to help you in your job search after program completion.