Medical Assistant & CNA Programs

EWC offers Medical Assistant, Certified Nurses Assistant, CNA II, & Medication Aide – Certified courses

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Medical Assistant Program

What is a Medical Assistant?

A Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional who performs administrative and clinical tasks to support other medical staff.

What is a National Certified Medical Assistant?

An NCMA is someone who has taken the national exam through NCCT* after successful completion of an accredited program. Those awarded the title of NCMA have proven their proficiency with a nationally recognized testing center.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Year certification program
  • Scholarships are available
  • Affordable
  • Small Class Sizes
  • 30-32 Credits
  • Classes begin each fall at both Douglas and Torrington campuses

Educational Goals

The MA program at EWC focuses on the healthcare field as a whole, allowing students to gain a medical knowledge background in order to be successful and to stand out in their field.

Program Highlights

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the National Certified Medical Assistant and National Certified Phlebotomy Technician exams through the National Center for Competency Testing*.

Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)

What is a CNA?

A CNA is an entry-level role that provides vital support to both patients and nurses. From transporting, bathing, and feeding hospital patients, to stocking medical supplies and logging patient information, CNAs are on the ground working to enhance patient outcomes.

EWC’s CNA Program

The CNA program is a 10 week course preparing students to work in long term care facilities and hospitals by teaching them skills to assist patients with their daily needs. Includes lectures, labs, and clinical time.

For more information contact:

Candace Heinen, BSN, RN
Director, Certified Nursing Assistant Program
cheinen@ewc.wy.edu
307- 624-7020

OFFERS

  • Grant, Workforce Development Services and TANIF funding may be available
  • Affordable Tuition
  • 4 Credits
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Frequent Class Offerings – each semester in multiple locations

CNA II Course

Continuing education gathered from a CNA course, this course assists a CNA to expand their abilities and knowledge to provide better patient care.
  • 4 Week course
  • Grant, TANIF funding, Workforce Development Services may be available
  • Affordable Tuition
  • 1 Credit
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Offered Each Spring Semester in multiple locations

Requirements:

  • Must be a CNA with 1500 hours documented working experience as a CNA
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have a high school diploma or HSEC
  • Must have manager or DON written approval from your facility to attend
  • Must attend all classes

For more information contact:

Candace Heinen, BSN, RN
Director, Certified Nursing Assistant Program
cheinen@ewc.wy.edu
307- 624-7020

Medication Assistant – Certified

This course prepares a student to assume the role and responsibilities of a Medication Aide after successfully completing a 40 hour CNA II Course.

 

  • Small Class Sizes
  • Offered Each Spring semester in multiple locations
  • Affordable
  • Grants and funding may be available
  • 8 Week Course
  • 4 Credit Hour Class

* Must have successfully completed CNA II class

For more information contact:

Candace Heinen, BSN, RN
Director, Certified Nursing Assistant Program
cheinen@ewc.wy.edu
307- 624-7020