Students enrolling in this course will learn basic techniques for communicating with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons, including fundamentals of sign language skill development--all in a fun and relaxed environment!
Applies interpreting skills in realistic field experience for a period of nine weeks in an educational setting. These settings are outside the Wausau area.
Demonstrates advanced level skill in interpreting and transliterating from elementary to 12th grade levels. The learner will exhibit readiness for the nine-week practicum.
Prepares learners to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a nurse for job entry as a nursing assistant or a home health aide (HHA) in health care agencies. Face-to-face and hybrid classroom, campus lab and clinical instruction are offered at various nursing homes and hospitals throughout the district. Students need to submit an application and complete background check.
Participates in discussions of roles and responsibilities of the educational interpreter, current professional topics and application of the Code of Ethics. A one-day seminar is required.
The Nursing Assistant Instructor Train-the-Trainer Program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively teach and train nursing assistant students. This comprehensive program focuses on adult learning principles, curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching strategies, and student performance evaluation. Participants will also gain expertise in supervising clinical practice and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing nursing assistant education.
Learner must have valid Wisconsin RN license and two years work experience (one year in long-term, home health, or rehabilitation care). This course will meet the state requirement for nurses who wish to become nursing assistant instructors.
