Certifications

•Have a 92% attendance rate in the Health Occupations class (994/1080 hours) and be a program completer

•Completed Clinical Specialty I and Clinical Specialty II with at least an 80% in each course

•Successfully completed the Skills Performance Record in the classroom lab

•Completed 55 clinical hours (must provide physical, proof of required vaccinations, fingerprint-based background check through WV CARES, and negative drug screen in order to participate in clinical rotation; must not be on the national abuse registry or the state and national sex offender registries)

•In the clinical setting, the student will practice their skills independently and once proficient, students will be issued an assignment that allows them to deliver care to the resident.

•To be test eligible through OHFLAC (Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification), the participant must:

•Complete a minimum of 120 hours with 55 of those being clinical hours in which the student demonstrates knowledge while performing tasks for individuals under the direct supervision of a qualified registered professional nurse (RN)

•Upon the satisfactory completion of all the required skills and competencies in the course completion criteria, the trainee qualifies to enter a competency evaluation program.

•The competency evaluation will consist of both written (computer-based) and skills performance components. Successful completion of both components is required.