Credential(s) Offered
Government license
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Description:
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Nurse Assisting prepares students for employment as a nurse assistant. The program combines classroom instruction with clinical laboratory practice and long-term care and/or acute care experiences. Students who complete the program are eligible to take a written and practical certification examination if desired to meet employment requirements to be a nurse assistant. Certification/licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
The MCCCD Nurse Assisting program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
2 - 4.5 Total Credits Required (note total credits is rounded up below to 5)
B. Total Cost of Program (includes testing and licensure):
$1,688.25 (estimated costs)
Cost of Program breakdown:
$436.50 ($97 per credit hour) = In-state Tuition
$15.00 = Registration fee
$85.00 = Course fee
$100.00 = Book cost
Program cost item breakdown:
1) $80.00 = Fingerprint Clearance Card
2) $67.00 = American Databank Background Check
3) $25.00 = American Databank Medical Document Tracker
4) $58.00 = American Databank Drug Screen
5) $20.00 = myClinicalExchange (mCE)
6) $0.00 - 500.00 = Physical Exam and Immunizations
7) $40.00 = Uniform
8) $30.00 = Shoes
9) $50.00 = Stethoscope
10) $140 AZ Nurse Aide Competency Exam- TMU (Knowledge Test- $45 + Skills Test- $95)
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): Please visit website for current book requirements for NUR158: estimated cost $100.00
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): Uniform and clinical supplies $870.00 (listed above)
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Izelle Silva
Email: izelle.silva@gccaz.edu
Phone number: (623) 845-3623
Direct Website link to the program:
https://www.gccaz.edu/degrees-certificates/health-sciences/nurse-assisting-5963-ccl
F. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Yes
Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in RDG100, or higher RDG reading course, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement test score, or HESI-A2 exam English Composite score of 75% or higher) AND (a grade of C or better in MAT082, or eligibility for MAT090 or higher as indicated by appropriate math placement test score, or HESI-A2 exam Math score of 75% or higher).
• Must provide current Level One DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, meet pass status on MCCCD Background Check, and submit required health and safety documentation. Interested students need to review information and additional requirements at:
http://www.gccaz.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/nurse-assisting-ccl
G. Refund Policy: https://www.gccaz.edu/costs/refund-policies
H. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector) Yes: Arizona Board of Nursing
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes: Career Pathway: Nursing and other healthcare careers Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies) Yes or No (Explain): Yes
• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being
accredited, not the test or school) Yes – Arizona Board of Nursing
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
5
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Glendale
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Nurse Assisting Certification or Licensure
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
NA
Refund Policy
http://www.gccaz.edu/student-refund-policies
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Arizona Board of Nursing
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?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$100.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$140.00 Headmaster Testing for CNA Certification via AZ State Board of Nursing (Knowledge Test- $45 + Skills Test- $95)
In-State Tuition
$436.50 Tuition: $97 per credit
Other Fees
$80.00 Course Fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,674.00 Out-of-State Tuition: $372 per credit
Registration Fee
$15.00 Registration per semester
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$870.00 Fingerprint, Background/Drug Screen, Immunizations. Listed Above
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,641.50
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,879.00
