Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
MIG5097 – The Nursing Assistant Certificate, which requires one semester to complete, is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing to prepare students for nursing assistant certification. Emphasis is on communication, patient safety, anatomy and physiology, specific patient care skills, and patient rights. Includes the nursing process and the legal and professional responsibilities of the nursing assistant. Also covers the basic physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of all patients, with special emphasis on the geriatric population.
Students taking this program for state certification must be 16 prior to program completion, provide documentation of U.S. citizenship or qualifying alien status, undergo fingerprinting, pass a background check and drug screen, and have received absolute discharge from the sentence of any felony conviction no less than 3 years prior to submitting their application of state certification. The Arizona State Board of Nursing prohibits the use of medical marijuana.
Program costs:
Total cost of program for instate students: $1353.95
Total cost of program for out of state students: $1557.95
Instate tuition fee: $510.00
Out of state tuition fee: $714.00
Registration fee: $0
Cost of books: $78.95*
*Textbook costs subject to change without notice
Cost of supplies: $250
All exam/testing fees: $125
Graduation fee: $0
Other associated fees: Lab fees – $150, Uniforms – $100, Liability insurance – $40, Drug Screen – $65, CPR – $35
WIA contact and enrollment status/credential verification: George Self 520-515-5313
Website link to the program:
http://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/2018-2019-Catalog/Areas-of-Study/Allied-Health/Nursing-Assistant-Certificate-Major-Code-CNA
Additional information: Program length is based on the minimum number of academic weeks.
Refund Policy: www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Refunds-of-Tuition-and-fees.pdf
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
6
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista, Douglas, Benson, Santa Cruz, Willcox
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Please contact the Cochise College Fin Aid Dept
Refund Policy
www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Re
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
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)
$78.95
Testing/Exam Fees
$125.00
In-State Tuition
$510.00
Other Fees
$390.00 Lab/Tech/Other fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$714.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$250.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,353.95
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,557.95
