Nursing Assistant

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Synopsis (Nursing Assistant)
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A. Course Objective:
2. The Nursing Assistant Program is designed to prepare students to be eligible for Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) or licensing (LNA) through the Arizona State Board of Nursing and, upon examination, to practice in a health care agency as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). The LNA is required to apply to the CAC Nursing Program.
Competencies to be achieved: The program consists of entry-level nursing skills, supervised clinical experience, and basic anatomy, physiology, nutrition and medical terminology pertinent to nursing assistants in nursing homes or hospitals.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$ Total Estimated Cost of Program (In-State): $1,422.
In-State Tuition: 8 credit hours X $86 per credit hour = $688.
Out-of-State Tuition: 8 credit hours X $370 per credit hour = $2,960.
Fingerprint Card: $50.
Textbooks: $100.
Drug Test: $58.
Background Check: $76.
CPR Certification: $40.
Gait/Transfer Belt (May be required in specific agencies): $12.
Stethoscope: $20.
Watch with a Second Hand: $10.
Uniform and shoes: $80.
Physical and Immunizations: $150.
CNA Certification Exam Fees: $113.
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 5th edition.
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Scrubs, shoes, watch with second hand.
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name:
Veronica Duran
Email:
veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number:
520.494.5481
F. Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/catalogs/ENTIRE_2018-2019Catalog.pdf and scroll to pages 163 of the document.
Registration Packet: https://centralaz.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Nursing-Assistant-Registration-Packet-1.pdf . More information can be found at the programs page.
https://centralaz.edu/divisions-programs/health-careers-division/For more information contact Health Careers at 480-677-7787
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Background check and fingerprint card (Level 1) required.
• Other requirements needed:
Prerequisites: RDG100 College Reading and MAT082 Basic Arithmetic or equivalent test scores.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the required course.
H. Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
http://www.centralaz.edu/Home/Admissions/Paying_for_College/Refunds.htm
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
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Program is recognized by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (ASBN).
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Completion of courses and gaining the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or the Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) through examination by the ASBN is a prerequisite to admission to the Nursing Program at CAC which leads to an A.A.S degree and may lead to a license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Yes or No (Explain): Yes.
HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions.
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes.
A State of Arizona CNA or LNA license may be recognized in other states.
• Accredited Curriculum:
(This is referring to the course being accredited,
not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Higher Learning Commission.
https://hlcommission.org/.
ASBN – https://www.azbn.gov/.
J. Credential Attainment Rate:
Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary
credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA
Not tracked at this time.

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