Career Major - Feeding Assistant
Northwest Tech offers the following career majors within the Health Science Cluster.
Therapeutic Services Pathway Career Majors
Feeding Assistant - Fairview Campus only
In this Career Major, students in this major will learn about the nutritional needs of residents in a long-term care facility. They will also learn about communication and interactions involving the residents and staff. In addition, they will learn about the challenges and safety procedures of this profession. Students will also complete Core Healthcare Provider CPR/First Aid course. This Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center) core is required as part of this career major.
Career Major Length: 285 hours
SOC Code: 31.1011
You can access SOC occupation information at www.onetcodeconnector.org.
Courses |
Hours |
Health Careers Curriculum | 225 |
Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid | 15 |
Feeding Assistant | 45 |
Campus Location: Fairview
Financial Aid Eligible: No
Who Can Enroll: High School Students only
Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Salary Range: $8.62/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- A positive attitude
- A general interest in health careers
- Good communication skills
- The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Good physical and mental health
- Dependability
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality types
Cluster: Health Science
Pathway: Therapeutic Services
Alva Instructor: Debra Button
Last updated on 6/28/13