• Must be at least 18 years old prior to the course start
• For ESL students entering the program it is highly recommended to take an English assessment exam prior to registration. To register to take the exam, contact the BSC Testing Services Coordinator at (701) 224-5658.
• Computer or tablet for online learning
• Mandatory attendance for lab and clinical
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• 48-hour lab practice and 40-hour practicum rotation with minimal rest periods
• Students must have a passing grade in theory/lab before they can attend practicum
• A valid ND Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Proof of immunizations and results are required to be provided ten (10) business days prior to the course start. Students will be required to adhere to the policies of the facility where placed for their practicum. These are not BSC requirements, but requirements of the facility. Clinical affiliation policies will be shared with you by your instructor and should be referred to for additional details and exemption allowances. BSC cannot guarantee an exemption request will be granted. Exemption requests must be inquired upon and are subject to review and approval by the facility. TB testing, seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are provided by Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health or the UND Center for Family Medicine.
  • COVID-19
    • Proof of an approved one-dose or two-dose COVID-19 vaccination that includes a record of vaccine, the date of vaccine administration, lot number, and location of where the vaccine was administered.
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
    • Immunity via childhood disease must be medically documented
    • Positive titer results may be accepted
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella
    • If born before 1957, 1 MMR dose
    • If born in 1957 or later, 2 MMR doses
    • Positive titer results may be accepted
  • Tuberculosis
    • May be required to have a two-step TB test within three (3) months of the start of the clinical experience
  • Influenza
  • Hepatitis B Series (optional with a signed waiver)
• Temporary or permanent conditions limiting the ability to perform the essential student requirements must be communicated to the program manager.

1. Current ND UAP Registry which will include a background check.
   1. Initial applicants must submit:
      1. A Unlicensed Assistive Person Application
      2. A Criminal History Record Check (and associated fees) according to Chapter 54-07-02.1
      3. A Non-refundable $60.00 fee to the ND Board of Nursing
      4. A Verification of Enrollment Form if applying as a student technician.

• Acquire an understanding of the principles of dialysis and perform the real-life application of these principles.
• Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills when caring for clients with kidney failure.
• Demonstrate dialysis procedures and documentation, including initiation, proper cannulation techniques, monitoring, and termination of dialysis.
• Recognize the possible complications of dialysis and acquire the skills to respond to these acute emergencies or changes in patient baseline.
• Demonstrate water treatment and dialysate preparation according to the Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
• Perform dialysis procedure regarding the principles of infection control.
• Maintain the safety, dignity, and rights of the dialysis patient.
• Exhibit proper ethical and legal behavior in giving dialysis care.

• Learn more about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Stop by your local North Dakota Job Service office
• Visit the ND Job Service Training Opportunities webpage
• Contact North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Human Services (701) 328-8950
• Visit North Dakota Career Builders webpage, contact (701) 328-2906

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