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Certified Nurse Aide
The Nurse Aide program is a comprehensive course designed to teach students the skills and abilities essential to the provision of basic care to patients and residents in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Graduates of this program will be able to communicate and interact effectively with patients, assist patients in attaining and maintaining maximum functional independence, while observing patient rights. They will learn how to perform basic first aid, CPR, take vital signs, apply the elements of basic nutrition in meal planning, and follow infection prevention measures.
Our 9-week hybrid course* provides the student with skills and training in order to succeed. This course contains an asynchronous mode lecture discussion and practical instruction. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to receive credentials as a State Certified Nurse Aide.
Admission Prerequisites
» 17 years of age
» Have a valid driver’s license or state or federally issued photo ID and Social Security Card
» Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Healthcare Provider Basic Life Certification (BLS)
» Be able to read, write, and speak English
» Successful completion of public, private, or home schooling at the high school level or obtainment of a recognized high school equivalency credential or GED. High school seniors who have been accepted into a nursing program or are in their last semester will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Prospective Students must also
» Pass the school’s required urine drug screen prior to onsite clinical practice
» Cannot be listed as unemployable on the Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) (Nurse Aide Students) and cannot havebeen convicted of a criminal offense as listed in Texas Health and Safety Code 250.006
» Be in good health and able to bend, twist, lift at least 50 pounds, and be free from communicable disease
» Undergo an admission interview by the Program Director or Admissions Representative
» Present evidence of current MMR, Tetanus, negative TB screen, Influenza, and completed Hepatitis B series for clinical practice
Additional Fees (These fees are NOT included in tuition)
» Book/workbook - $60
» Training supplies fee - $75
» Student badge - $10
» BLS Certification - $70
» Application/Processing Fee - $50
» State Test (student pays to Prometric) - $125.00
» Fingerprints Fee (Students will pay this fee to the state) - $42
» Scrubs (We do not provide this; students will have to purchase elsewhere)
» Stethoscope & Blood Pressure Cuff (We do not provide this; students will have to purchase elsewhere)
» $100 non-refundable Registration fee due upon registration to secure your seat
*Class dates may vary
For more information, call (469) 400-8125.