Historical March 1983 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In its ongoing effort to better serve the needs of the community, Hamilton Community School School, 5819 Westminster Pl., is very proud of the results of the expanded scope of its Nurse Assistant Training Program.
The class started the Fall Trimester of 1981 offering only theory.
Although it was very successful in this regard, more was necessary to prepare students for direct employment.
In the Fall Trimester 1992 this was remedied with the institution of a complete curriculum which covered all the requirements for certification, certification testing, and implementation of the actual certification process.
All this being offered at the nominal cost of $31.00 for Theory and $110.00 for Clinical Lab.
When one realizes that other institutions are charging as much as $2,200 for the same services, it is apparent that this class is indeed a bargain. Also the actual time requirements from start to finish are another plus, since the whole process can be completed within 10 weeks, if one’s time and finances permit.
The length of study, if necessary, can be extended. Michelle Lowery, the coordinator, is very pleased that she was able to secure the Del Haven Manor Convalescent Home, conveniently located only a few blocks from Hamilton Community School, as the clinical lab training site for the program.
Mrs. Lowery stated that this linkage “strongly exemplifies the school’s desire to network with other existing institutions in the community.” Although many hospitals are phasing out the Nurse Assistant position, there is a fertile job market in nursing homes, longterm care facilities, and private duty assignments.
This is demonstrated by the fact that every student in this first group of certified participants is now employed.
It is also interesting to note that all students in the first class were certified, largely due to the expertise and dedication of the theory instructor, Mrs. Barbara Byrd, R.N., and the clinical lab instructor, Mrs. Saundra Smith, R.N., both of whom will be instrumental in further expansion of the program when the schools offer a Certified Medical Technician course for the first time in the Spring 1983 Trimester.
The same degree of success is anticipated with future classes, as the staff and the public continue to share in the successes of Hamilton Community School.
In the words of Michelle Lowery, “Sharing is the art of caring.”
Original photograph caption
Gathered at the Hamilton Community School were graduates of the “Nurse Assistant Training Theory and Lab Course” and an Instructor, Ms. Barb Byrd (standing). The graduates, all of whom have found employment through their successful completion of the course work, are (from left) Vince Law, Melinda Evans, Pearlene Hawkins, Jennifer Ryckman, and Dorothy Blakemore. Not shown is Ms. Sandra Smith, the Clinical Lab Instructor for the class. The Paper, March 1983, page 6. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Paper, March 1983.
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Archival transcription note: The source prints Fall Trimester 1992 in this March 1983 issue; the apparent date error is retained and flagged. The caption names Sandra Smith while the body prints Saundra Smith. No independent verification of all graduates’ employment has been made beyond this contemporary report.
Original source: SD_Times1983_03.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
