WELCOME STUDENTS! This packet provides material to assist you in preparing for the Great Oaks training programs at Health Professions Academy (HPA), and Scarlet Oaks Career Campus (SC). LOCATIONS: Health Professions Academy (HPA) Training Facility and HPA Office, located at: The OhioMeansJobs Center 1916 Central Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 Phone: 513-961-4220 Fax: 513-961-2327 This location is a training facility and the HPA office. All information sessions are held at this location. For more information or to register for an information session contact the HPA office. All documentation and payments must be submitted to the HPA office between 8:00 am 4:00 pm. Scarlet Oaks Career Campus (SC) Training Facility located at: 303 Scarlet Oaks Drive (Entry 3) Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 This location is only a training facility. All documentation and payments must be submitted to the HPA office on Central Parkway. Carefully review the follow program requirements. Items with an asterisk may have a cost. All documentation and course fees must be submitted to the HPA Office at least one (1) week before the start of class. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Attend an information session at HPA 2. BCI & I and FBI Background Check (within one year)* 3. WorkKeys * 4. Physical (within one year)* 5. Two-Step TB Test (within one year)* 6. Copy of high school diploma or HSE 7. Picture I.D. 8. Social Security Card 9. Uniforms for classes and clinical training* 10. Basic computer knowledge 11. E-mail address 12. Payment for the course* (Please see following pages for detailed instructions.) Additional Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Requirements: STNA Registry Card or certificate from a STNA program Immunization records Flu vaccine (fall and winter classes) Additional PLUS Requirements: Immunization records Flu vaccine (fall and winter classes) Interview with PLUS career coach Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 1/10
Program Requirements Detailed Instructions 1. Attend an information session at HPA Information sessions are offered most Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. For further information and to register for an information session please contact our office at 513-961-4220. 2. BCI & I and FBI background check (within one year)* Complete BCI & I and FBI background checks within one year of class start date. Bring a valid driver s license or state ID and Social Security card. (Please use nursing code # 4723.09) Allow 4 to 6 weeks for background check processing. Students may go to: Health Professions Academy 1916 Central Parkway (Room 009) Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 513-961-4220 Call to make an appointment Total Cost is $46.00 (BCI & I - $22, FBI - $24) Scarlet Oaks Adult Education 303 Scarlet Oaks Drive (Entry 3) Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 513-771-8881 Call to make an appointment Total Cost is $46.00 (BCI & I - $22, FBI - $24) 3. WorkKeys * Complete ACT S WorkKeys and achieve a level (4) on each of the three assessments: Applied Math (Previously Applied Mathematics) Graphic Literacy (Previously Locating Information) Workplace Documents (Previously Reading for Information) FREE WorkKeys Test Prep Websites ACT S KeyTrain/Career Ready 101 For FREE test prep materials visit greatoaks.com/hpa, under Ready to Enroll? click on Register for Free WorkKeys Test Prep Materials (blue box). After submitting your information, you will receive a username and password via email, along with instructions on how to log in and use KeyTrain/Career Ready 101. Expect to receive this information within 5 business days. Ohio Means Jobs For FREE practice tests visit jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com, click on the Backpack icon at the bottom of the page and create an account. Once your account is created choose Plan It from the menu at the top of the page and then choose Assessments and Training. Launch a test in each of the following areas: WorkKeys Applied Math Practice Test 1 WorkKeys Locating Information Practice Test 1 WorkKeys Reading for Information Practice Test 1 Call one of the testing sites on the next page, when you have achieved at least a level (4) on each practice assessment and feel that you are ready to schedule the WorkKeys. Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 2/10
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Testing Sites for WorkKeys Arrive 30 minutes before test time and bring a valid driver s license or state ID (required) The test length is 55 minutes (for each of the three assessments) The $50 cost will be collected at the time of scheduling (There are no refunds available for WorkKeys registration. If you need to change your test date and you contact us at 513.771.8881 at least 2 hours before your scheduled testing, we are able to offer a 1 time transfer to a future test date. If we don t hear from you at least 2 hours before your scheduled test date, we are unable to offer a transfer) Achieve a level (4) on each of the three assessments Each testing site also offers free test preparation classes on site. Scarlet Oaks Career Campus 303 Scarlet Oaks Drive (Entry 3) Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 513-771-8925 www.greatoaks.com Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Inc. 1602 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 Contact: Christian Davis 513-487-1905 www.mercyneighborhoodministires.org *You must obtain a referral from HPA to test at this site. Call 513-961-4220. YWCA 898 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Contact Kate Ionna 513-361-2158 http://www.ywca.org YWCA at CityLink Center 800 Bank Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 513-357-2000 http://www.citylinkcenter.org *Follow the CityLink and YWCA eligibility process and if eligible, you may qualify for the free WorkKeys testing. * If eligible, a free Academic Solutions class may be required and is offered twice a week. 4. Physical (within one year)* Obtain a physical. Have your doctor or nurse practitioner complete the enclosed physical form. An alternative physical form may be accepted if you obtained the physical within one year of class start date and the form is signed and dated by your doctor or nurse practitioner. 5. Two-Step PPD (TB) Test: (within one year)* TB test must be completed within one year of, and prior to class start date. TB tests may be obtained from your doctor, clinic OR the Hamilton County Public Health Tuberculosis Control Clinic: (513) 946-7600, 184 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219. Call for hours of operation and cost of tests. Individuals who have experienced a positive reaction to the PPD test are required to submit a chest x-ray. Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 3/10
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 6. Copy of high school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) Submit a copy of your high school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE). If you do not have a copy of your diploma, a transcript or statement printed on school letterhead stating your graduation date is acceptable. 7. Picture I.D. U.S. Government issued, non-expired, signed, photo I.D. (Examples: driver s license, signed military I.D., conceal carry license, passport.) 8. Social Security card Original social security card; no copies will be accepted. 9. Uniforms for classes and clinical training* A regulation uniform consists of scrubs (any color or print - no cartoon prints) which must be worn to all classes and clinical training. A plain white T-shirt or long sleeve shirt can be worn under uniform top if so desired. A white lab coat or white sweater only may be worn over scrubs if needed at the clinical site. Uniforms must be clean, ironed and wrinkle-free. No hats, caps or scarves are to be worn in the classrooms or clinical sites. Shoes should be clean and in good repair, flat, non-skid, closed toe and closed heel. Color preference is white or black. 10. Basic computer knowledge Students must have basic understanding of computer use. 11. E-mail address Please provide us with an e-mail address. If you do not have one, go to Google, Yahoo or AOL and create an email account. 12. Payment for the course* Payment for the course, along with all documentation must be submitted one week before the start of class to the Great Oaks Health Professions Academy office (OhioMeansJobs Center), 1916 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. We accept check, money order or credit card ONLY. We cannot accept cash. Submit program requirements in person at the HPA office, via fax at (513) 961-2327 or via email at anconaj@greatoaks.com or spradlis@greatoaks.com. For additional PCA and PLUS requirements see page 1. Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 4/10
2018 Costs and Class Schedule 2018 PROGRAM COSTS 5 WK PLUS Program $2300 (5 weeks) Receive both STNA and PCA certifications PLUS employability soft skills, customized resume and cover letter, interviewing, job seeking skills, and network with employers on-site. Includes: books, supplies and State test State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) $825.00 (2 weeks/day or 4 weeks/evening) Includes: books, supplies and State test Patient Care Assistant (PCA) $375.00 (1 week) Pre-requisite - STNA Includes: books and supplies Refund Policy: By end of 1st day - Full tuition refund, minus the cost of books By end of 2nd day - Full tuition refund, minus the cost of books, plus a $15 processing fee After 2nd day - NO REFUND 2018 CLASS SCHEDULE 5 WK PLUS Program PLUS Program is held at the Health Professions Academy (HPA) location ONLY Health Professions Academy (HPA) 1916 Central Parkway (OhioMeansJobs) Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 Class Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) Dates Course # 1/2-2/6 #67 2/26-4/2 #68 4/23-5/25 #69 7/2-8/6 #70 9/4-10/8 #71 11/13-12/20 #72 Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 5/10
2018 CLASS SCHEDULE State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) and Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Scarlet Oaks Career Campus (SC) 303 Scarlet Oaks Drive, Entry 3 Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 Day Class: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday- Friday) Evening Class: 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Monday- Thursday) Health Professions Academy (HPA) 1916 Central Parkway (OhioMeansJobs) Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 Day Classes Only: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) STNA PCA STNA PCA Jan 29-31, Feb 1, 5-8, 12-15, 20-22, & 26 Presidents Day Feb 19 Evening Class #159 Mar 26-29, Apr 2-5, 9-12, & 16-19 NO CLASS Jan 8-12, 16-19 & 22 Martin Luther King Day Jan 15 #126 NO CLASS Feb 5-9, 12-16 Jan 23-26 & 30 #121 Feb 20-23 & 27 President Day Feb 19 Evening Class #160 May 21-25, 29-31, June 1 & 4 Memorial Day May 28 June 5-8 & 11 #127 Mar 6-9, 12-16 &19 #122 Mar 20-23 & 27 Day Class #161 Jun 18-22, & 25-29 Day Class #165 July 10-13 & 17 #128 Apr 3-6, 9-13 & 16 #123 Apr 17-20 & 24 Day Class #162 July 23-27, 30-31, Aug 1-3 Day Class #166 Aug 7-10 & 14 #129 May 1-4, 7-11 & 14 #124 May 15-18 & 22 Day Class #163 Aug 20-24, & 27-31 Day Class #167 #130 NO CLASS Jun 12-15, 18-22 & 25 #125 Jun 26-29 & Jul 3 Day Class #164 Sept 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 & Oct 1 Labor Day Sept 3 Evening Class #165 Nov 5-8, 12-15, 19-20, 26-29 & Dec 3-4 Oct 2-5 & 9 Day Class #168 Nov 27-30 & Dec 4 #131 Jul 10-13, 16-20, & 23 #132 Aug 7-10, 13-17 & 20 #126 Jul 24-27 & 31 #127 Aug 21-24 & 28 Evening Class #166 Day Class #169 #133 Sept 11-14, 17-21 & 24 #128 Sept 25-28 & Oct 2 #134 Oct 16-19, 22-26 & 29 #129 Oct 30-31, Nov 1-2, & 6 #135 Nov 27-30, Dec 3-7 & 10 #130 Dec 11-14 & 18 #136 #131 Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 6/10
Great Oaks Health Professions Academy Medical Verification Form To the Health Care Professional: PLEASE READ I have, this day, given (print name) a thorough physical examination and based on my findings, which include medical history and physical examination; I believe he/she is physically and mentally able to undertake the Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Programs at Great Oaks Health Professions Academy. The student is in good health. He/she is free of any communicable disease, can lift 50lbs, and has no known deficits that would interfere with the ability to participate in a clinical setting. ************************************************************************************************************ It is essential that nursing students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties affecting patients lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Does the student have any limitations that will interfere with patient safety? YES or NO If yes, please explain: HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OFFICE STAMP Healthcare Provider Signature: Licensed Healthcare Provider (M.D., D.O., N.P., or P.A.) Print Name: Telephone Number: Address: Zip Code: Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 7/10
Great Oaks Health Professions Academy TB Form Documentation of a TWO-STEP TB TEST FORM Two-Step TB skin test, QuantiFERON TB Gold, or chest x-ray is REQUIRED for this program. Please include results below or attach results to this form. Documentation of a Two-Step TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Test consists of an initial TB skin test, and a boosted TB Skin test 1-3 weeks apart. If you have a positive skin test, provide documentation of a negative chest x-ray within the last five years (Please attach the chest X-ray documentation to this paper if there is a positive reading). Print Student Name: Two-Step: Must be completed prior to handing in this form. First Visit Step # 1: Date Given: Site: Right FA or Left FA HCP Signature: 48-72 hours later Date Read: Results/Circle One: Negative or Positive HCP Signature: Second Visit Step # 2: Date Given: Site: Right FA or Left FA HCP Signature: 48-72 hours later Date Read: Results/Circle One: Negative or Positive HCP Signature: If Positive, Chest X-ray Results Attach Report Results of QuantiFERON Attach Report Office Stamp Name of Practice: Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 8/10
Great Oaks Health Professions Academy Program Policies We are Great Oaks the first choice in providing innovative career training to empower individuals and communities. The Health Professions Academy s goal for you is to be excellent caregivers and to grow professionally and personally. Because of this, students are required to dress and conduct themselves in an appropriate, professional manner for effective school and job performance. Appropriate behavior, appearance, health, and safety contribute to your success. Evaluation Methods: There will be written tests, as well as an evaluation of your caregiving skills. Written Tests the passing grade is 80%. There will be an opportunity to re-test if needed. No grade higher than 80% will be given on a retake exam. A 100% is required on all skills listed on the Performance Log. Clinicals are pass/fail. All requirements must be completed by the end of the scheduled date of the course. A certificate will only be awarded to those who meet all program requirements. We make every effort to assist you in your success. Attendance: Attendance policies are modeled after the workplace, where we hope students will become employed and/or continue to be employed. AS MANDATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PERFECT ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED IN ALL CLASSES, LABS AND CLINICAL ACTIVITIES. Students missing an entire class or more than eight (8) cumulative hours may be required to withdraw. All hours must be made up within sixty days of the last day student attended class. If not made up in this time span, the student must take the entire course over. In the event of unavoidable absence, tardiness, or early departure (due to hardship), the student is required to give prior notification to Program Coordinator, Julia Ancona at (513) 961-4220 no later than 30 minutes before his/her arrival or before leaving the site. Leave a message on the answering machine if necessary. Students must attend and satisfactorily complete all required work, including skills in order to go to clinical. Certificates will not be issued if the student misses any part of the program. A student s ability to make up missed time is not guaranteed. HPA (at Ohio Means Jobs) parking is beside the Center, both upper and lower decks. Scarlet Oaks parking is available on the right side of the building (beyond the bus lane) by the fire tower. Inclement weather: Please listen to any of the major radio or TV stations for information on school delays or closings. Students are expected to attend clinical training on time - even in inclement weather. HPA (at OhioMeansJobs) follows the University of Cincinnati delay and/or closing schedule. Scarlet Oaks program follows the Scarlet Oaks delay and/or closing schedule. Clinical Attendance & Expectations: All clinicals are mandatory. Students arriving late will not be admitted to clinical. Clinicals are pass/fail, and a failing clinical grade will result in an F for the class regardless of other scores. Students are expected to be at the clinical site in uniform, on time (even in inclement weather) and to remain for all of the assigned hours. Students are not permitted to leave early, come in late, or leave the site without permission of the Great Oaks Health Professions Academy program coordinator or the clinical supervisor. Students are expected to exhibit professional behavior at all times. Cell phones are not permitted at clinical training or during the state test. Smoking is prohibited on the clinical site property. No eating or drinking on clinical units. Students must follow the policies of the facility when on clinical. Failure to do so may result in the student being asked to leave, and an F grade may result. Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 9/10
Dress Code: Students are required to dress and conduct themselves in an appropriate, professional manner for effective school and job performance. Appropriate behavior, appearance, health, and safety contribute to your success. A regulation uniform consists of scrubs (any color or print - no cartoon prints) which must be worn to all classes and clinical training. A plain white T-shirt or long sleeve shirt can be worn under uniform top if so desired. A white lab coat or white sweater only may be worn over scrubs if needed at the clinical site. Uniforms must be clean, ironed and wrinkle-free. No hats, caps or scarves are to be worn in the classrooms or clinical sites. Shoes should be clean and in good repair, flat, non-skid, closed toe and closed heel. Color preference is white or black. Facial hair including beards, sideburns, and mustaches shall be clean and neatly trimmed. Students without beards must be clean shaven. Hair must be clean, combed and neat. Extreme hairstyles or unnatural hair color (i.e., blue, green, etc.) is not appropriate in a professional work setting. Hair that is shoulder length or longer must be secured so as not to make contact with patients or equipment. No perfume, cologne or aftershave is to be worn in classes or at the clinical site. No artificial nails, nail art, acrylic nails, etc. Fingernails are to be clean and trimmed so that they are no longer than a ¼ inch past the tip of the finger. Clear polish, if worn, must be in good repair without cracks or chips. Jewelry is limited to a plain wedding band, post earrings (no more than three earrings per ear and no hoop earrings). Rings, hoops, studs or other jewelry worn in a non-traditional manner (other than ears) are not acceptable for a professional workplace. Tattoos should be appropriately concealed by clothing regardless of seasonality. Items needed for class: Basic computer knowledge Black or blue pen Paper You may bring highlighters or two packets of 3x5 index cards (to be used as flash cards). Classroom Expectations: Smoking is prohibited on Great Oaks and Ohio Means Jobs properties. Cell phones must be kept on vibrate and out of sight during all HPA classes. Students are not permitted to eat during class. Non-alcoholic drinks are permitted providing the drink is in a container, cup or glass with a lid. Students are expected to clean up after themselves. Students who DO NOT comply with the program expectations will be dismissed from class, and the incident will be reported to the student s funding source and/or employer. Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 2018 Admission Packet (Revised 4/18) 10/10