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Lab Fees: Both CNA and Exploring Medical Careers require a $20.00 lab fee be paid. Additionally, each student must purchase a manual/text and a workbook.

Other Fees/Tools/Requirements For CNA: All students must purchase FVCC prescribed uniform top, white pants, and identification badge for clinical sites. White support shoes are required with white hose or socks. A watch with a second hand is mandatory to take vital signs. The law requires all persons involved in patient care in any health agency to have a chest x-ray or 2-step tuberculin skin thest and a hepatitis B vaccination series as part of their yearly physical exam. This must be done before clinical experiences begin.

This program is located at an off-campus site and students must provide their own transportation.

Students must pass CPR for Health Care Providers with an 84% or better, units on Safety, Blood Pathogens, and Universal Precautions with no less than a 70% to remain in class for clinicals.

 

 

Teacher Biography

Dana Alterie

Teaching Philosophy

"Students learn best by example. Hands-on learning opportunities provide optimal retention and learning. I encourage students to share their thoughts, beliefs, and opinions to better enable them to care for a diverse patient population in the clinical setting. This also helps them to better understand the multicultural diversity of healthcare in the world."

Education

  • BS - Nursing, Nouthern Illinois University
  • MA - Educational Leadership, Aurora University

Experience

Prior to teaching, Mrs. Alterie worked as a registered nurse in the acute health care setting. Her area of expertise was in cardiac care and medical-surgical nursing. Mrs. Alteries has been with Fox Valley Career Center since 1993.

Responsibilities

Mrs. Alterie prepares students to function independently in the role of Nursing Assistant in a healthcare facility. She introduces students to the healthcare field by offering internship opportunities while preparing students to provide basic hands-on healthcare skills.


 

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