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Urbandale students complete DMACC-funded CNA summer training; district explores expanding career-connected offerings
Summary
Nine Urbandale Comm School District students completed a condensed CNA training at DMACC West in June, including clinicals in Altoona. The course was grant-funded and provided at no cost to students; district leaders said the grant appears to have been a one-time award and discussed options to expand similar opportunities.
Nine Urbandale Comm School District high-school students completed a condensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training in early June through a partnership with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), the board heard Aug. 25.
The students took classroom and simulation work at DMACC West from June 2–13 and completed clinical placements at a skilled-care facility in Altoona. The district said DMACC received a grant that allowed the course to be provided to Urbandale students at no charge; district staff stated the grant appears to have been a one-time award.
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