Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a nursing assistant. Emphasis is on basic patient care skills, based on the knowledge of universal precautions, asepsis, basic human needs, body mechanics, treatments and procedures, patient admission, transfer, discharge, and eldercare.
NOTE: Students are eligible to sit for the Arizona State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Examination upon completion of the NUR 100, Nursing Assistant course. The Board of Nursing may not consider applications for certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the sentence(s) for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before the Board of Nursing processes the application. The Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements for certification also include proof of legal presence in the United States and disclosure of any felony conviction(s). Current Arizona Nursing Assistant Certification is an admission requirement to EAC’s Nursing program. Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical tests. See course descriptions for additional information.
Website link to the program:
Nursing - Eastern Arizona College (eac.edu)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
17
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Thatcher Campus
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Nursing Assistant - Certificate of Proficiency
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
EAC administers three types of financial aid: grants, employment, and scholarships.
Please contact EAC Financial Aid Dept at (928) 428-8287.
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
Yes
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$500.00 *estimated between $300-$700 for the length of the program, with $500 being the mid-range expense.
Graduation Fees
$10.00 *Applicable to any student participating in commencement ceremonies.
In-State Tuition
$1,350.00 *estimate based on 2024-25 rates
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$5,700.00 *estimate based on 2024-25 rates
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,860.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,210.00
