Nursing Assistant Training Program

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

NURSING ASSISTANT

SYNOPSIS

A. Course Objective (Description; Competencies to be achieved)

The Nursing Assistant Program is a 6-week program of full time education which includes a total of 153 hours of instruction (as required by the Arizona State Board of Nursing). The program is designed to prepare students for certification as a nursing assistant. A nursing assistant is a licensed caretaker who assists in performing activities of daily living to person I n skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and/or doctor’s offices. They are supervised by Licensed Practical nurses and Registered Nurses in the healthcare setting. The nursing assistant performs delegated procedures that are commensurate with the Arizona Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Practice Acts. Students will be introduced to the Health Care Agencies they will perform most of their skills in.

Requirements: Criminal background check, health and drug screening required prior to place a student in clinical agency; 18yrs. Of age or older; High School Diploma or GED; Pass the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE): Students must obtain 8.0 score in order to enroll in classes at the College of Health Careers and/on under the discretion of the President & CEO student may be admitted to the program.

B. Total cost of program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

Program Cost: $3,045.00

Tuition: $2,713.00

Registration: $32.00

Books: $75.00

Uniforms: $60.00

Supplies/Materials: $80.00

Certification Exam: $ 85.00

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition) Learning Resources:

Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition; Mosby’s Student Study guide for Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition;

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

Watch with sweep second hand; Stethoscope; Blood Pressure Cuff; Uniforms (scrubs)

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status/Credential Verification: Lorena Zendejas, M. Ed.; lzendejas@rcbh.edu; 928-315-7600;

F. Direct Website link to the program: http://collegeofhealthcareers.rcbh.edu;

G. Additional information; Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:

Finger Print Clearance Card; No criminal history

H. Refund Policy:

Refund policy is available through the school catalog and the school website; http://collegeofhealthcareers.rcbh.edu;Pg.44

I. Credentials (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• 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. The Nursing Assistant Program is recognized by The Arizona State Board of Nursing.

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes; Career Pathway: LPN, RN

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies) Yes. AWC in the state of Arizona and in other geographical areas depending if they accept the number of hours we provide.

• Accredited Curriculum: (this is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school): Yes. Accrediting Bureau of health Educations Schools (ABHES); The Arizona State Board of Nursing; The Post-Secondary Education Department

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): 90% Credential Attainment Rate.

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