Certified Nursing Assistant Program Started at Academy for Innovative Studies
3:45 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29
Academy for Innovative Studies – First Ave. (3013 First Avenue)
Background:  This fall, the Academy for Innovative Studies-First Avenue, began a unique partnership with SWIHSA (Southwestern Indiana Area Health Services Academy) to offer a one-semester Certified Nursing Assistant Program for students at the school who met qualifications. There are currently 12 enrolled. The program – the first of its kind taught during a high school day in Evansville – is designed to give students career knowledge that will prepare them with a specific skillset to use in the work world immediately following their high school graduation, or sooner. Students are learning Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Communication Skills, Documentation Skills, and Vital Signs.
Beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, a CNA Family and Community Partners’ reception is planned, to give families and students a chance to interact and thank partners that are making this career program possible.  Several individuals in the community, as well as organizations have donated funding, materials, and other items to make this possible. Each student must have $1,070 In order to participate in this program, and individuals and organizations have filled that need this fall.  This semester’s sponsors include the following:
SWIHSAÂ (Southwestern Indiana Area Health Services Academy)
Heritage Center
AHECÂ (Area Health Educational Center)
Work One
EVSC Student Response Fund
