Geriatric Education & Training Academy
Established in 2003 with Congressional assistance as a model for interdisciplinary geriatric education, the Academy offers courses focused on providing qualified geriatric care.
CNA Training
-80-hour certification course taught by nursing faculty, five extra hours of geriatric content.
-Enhance career development and job satisfaction.
-To register, contact Diane Botello, CNA Training Program coordinator, at 806-743-3618.
NEW! CNA Refresher Course
- Reviews CNA skills and fundamentals to promote successful completion of the state exam
- Incorporated within the Basic Certification Course
- Completion of the refresher course is required to test with the TTUHSC-GIA CNA schedule.
Advanced CNA Training
-Offers supplemental education with long-term care and geriatric content.
-Courses include subjects such as Alzheimer's care, end-of-life care and supervisory improvement.
-To register, download and complete the Advanced CNA Application.
2007 - 2008 Training Schedule
| Certified Nurse Aide Training | |||
| Date | Topic | Location | Fee |
| March 2008 | CNA Refresher Course | Lubbock | $200.00 |
| May 2008 | CNA Refresher Course | Lubbock | $200.00 |
| Advanced Certified Nurse Aid Training | |||
| Date | Topic | Location | Fee |
| Feb. 15, 2008 | Dementia (Pathophysiology & Associated Care) | Amarillo | $10.00 |
| May 16, 2008 | Mentoring | Lubbock | $10.00 |
| July 11, 2008 | Resident Rights / Legal & Ethical Issues in LTC | Abilene | $10.00 |
| LTC Nurse Training | |||
| Date | Topic | Location | Fee |
| March 28, 2008* | Promoting Healthy Work Places | TBA | $20.00 |
| June 6, 2008* | End-of-Life Care | Lubbock | $20.00 |