The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium will host a training program for certified nursing assistants in Wrangell, starting next week. While the program has existed in Wrangell in the past, it is still a relatively new program under SEARHC leadership. This will be the third CNA training program offered by the Wrangell Medical Center.
Issabella Crowley was one of six people who completed the first SEARHC CNA program in Wrangell in 2019. She has worked as a CNA with the hospital for a year and a half now, calling it an excellent opportunity and encouraging anyone interested in a career in medicine to look into it.
"I think the CNA class is a great opportunity for people to start a career, especially if they want to make a difference in people's lives," Crowley said. "This job helped determine a bigger career for me, it helped me decide to go into nursing as a full-time job. I highly recommend being a CNA with SEARHC, we have a great team here at WMC and anyone would be lucky to be a part of that."
As a CNA, Crowley said her day-to-day job involves helping nurses "wherever they need help." She is there to make sure that they have what they need to do their job, as well as to see patients are taken care of and their needs are met.
The CNA program consists of five weeks of classroom instruction, plus 48 hours of clinical training under the guidance of RN Katrina Ottesen, according to a Jan. 5 SEARHC press release, preparing for state certification. According to the press release, participants will receive paid training time and an opportunity for employment with the Wrangell Medical Center upon certification. Those interested should apply online by Friday, Jan. 15, at http://www.searhc.org/careers. Classes will begin Jan. 19.
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