Credential(s) Offered
Government license
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Nursing Assistant - Certificate
A. Program Objective: Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge as required of beginning nursing assistants.
Description: This course prepares the learner for taking the state examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Nursing Assistant. The Arizona State Board of Nursing requires evidence of citizenship or nationality for state certification (CNA). Fingerprints and licensure fee needed for Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) certification.
Competencies to be achieved:
AHE 130 NURSING ASSISTANT (5 cr.): This course focuses on applying client self-care concepts and basic procedures relative to fundamentals of nursing, communication, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal/ethical issues, and aging. The concepts and procedures are introduced in the classroom and practiced in the college laboratory before implementation under faculty supervision in a clinical setting. This course prepares the learner for taking the certification examination to become a certified nursing assistant.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to the student including testing, certification):
In-state: $1757.00
Out-of-state: $1807.00
Tuition (effective summer 2024):
- In-state tuition: $485.00
- Out-of-state Tuition: $535.00
Additional Fees (effective summer 2024):
- Lab Fees (Including Certification Test): $400
- Estimated Books: $51.00
- Bus Fee: $6.00 (Fall/Spring only)
- Technology Fee: $25 ($5 per credit hour)
- Other Program Requirements: $690.00
- LNA Fee: $100 (Optional)
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
- Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics (ISBN: 978-1604251418), 6th Ed, Hartman Publishing: $35.00
- Workbook for Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics (ISBN: 978-1604251425), Hartman Publishing: $16.00
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): N/A
Program Requirements:
- Uniform: $40 wine-colored scrubs
- Program Patch: $10 program patch (to be purchased at Mother’s and Daughter’s Embroidery)
- Allied Health Name Tag: $10
- Closed-toed, non-slip shoes: $50
- CPR Card: $75
- Fingerprint Clearance Card: $73
- Tuberculosis Screening: $30
- Drug Test: $40
- MMR Vaccine or Positive Titer: $79
- Varicella Vaccine or Positive Titer: $137
- Hepatitis B Vaccine or Positive Titer: $56
- Gait Belt: $20
- Watch-indicating seconds: $20
- Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope: $50
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Bella Hand, Administrative Assistant IV for Allied Health Programs
Email: isabella.hand@azwestern.edu
Phone number: (928) 344-7552
F. Direct Website link to the program:
G. Additional information:
- Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
- Proof of legal presence in United States
- Other program requirements:
- https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/programs/nursing-assistant/Nursing_Assistant_Application_Instructions.pdf
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
I. 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 or No: Yes, Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: AAS Nursing, further educational opportunities
- Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, may be transferred within Arizona without additional training or testing- transfer to other states may require additional training and/ or testing
- Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission
Link to Accrediting Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
Fall 2020-Spring 2022: 152/160 pass State exam 95%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
8
Hours
5
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
2020 S Avenue 8E,
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Type of Attainment:
Will lead to AZ State Board of Nursing License
Name of Credential
Certified Nursing Assistant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission of North Central Associ
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)
$51.00
In-State Tuition
$485.00 n/a
Other Fees
$131.00 $6 bus pass, per semester, Fall/Spring only; technology fee $5 per credit hour; LNA fee (optional): $100
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$535.00 n/a
Registration Fee
$400.00 Course fee for AHE 130
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$690.00 Program Fees (Uniform, program patch, name tag, shoes, CPR card, fingerprint card, TB screening, drug screen, vaccines or positive titers, gait belt, watch, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,757.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,807.00
