Credential(s) Offered
Government license
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Course Objective/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.
Waiver of Licensure/Certification Guarantee: Admission or completion from the MCCCD Nurse Assisting program does not guarantee obtaining a license or certificate to practice as a nurse assistant. Licensure and certification requirements and the subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Students must satisfy the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act: Statutes, Rules and Regulations, independently of any college of school requirements for graduation.
Health and Safety Requirements for MCCCD Nurse Assisting Program:
1. Students must meet and maintain health and safety requirements throughout the program.
2. Admission to a Maricopa County Community College District health program requires that students be in compliance with the MCCCD Supplemental Background Check Policy. Evidence of a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for program application.
3. Negative urine drug screen.
Competencies to be achieved:
1. Safely perform nurse assisting skills to meet the needs of diverse populations.
2. Perform therapeutic maintenance and preventative interventions to provide holistic nurse assistant care.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills while fostering mutual respect and shared decision making with patients, families and colleagues.
4. Integrate technology to provide safe quality care and improve patient outcomes.
5. Manage information confidentially, ethically, and effectively.
6. Function effectively in the role and within the scope of the nurse assistant.
Total Cost of Program: $2186.5 = Tuition $436.50 Payable to MCC, course fee $82 payable to MCC, registration $15 payable to MCC, Books $100 payable to Follett bookstore, entrance testing $25 payable to MCC, graduation fee $25 payable to MCC, Fingerprint Clearance $80 payable to Arizona Department of Public Safety, American DataBank $25 tracker, Drug screen $58, background check $67 payable to American DataBank, licensing fee $100 payable to Arizona State Board of Nursing, (Uniform, Shoes, Watch with second hand, BP cuff, gait belt, and stethoscope) $240 payable to Apparel Pro, myclinical exchange costs is $20 to myclinical exchange, testing fee $135 payable to D & S Headmaster, AHA BLS Card $55 payable to MCC, Immunizations: MMR vaccination or titer, Varicella vaccination or titer, 2-Step TB skin testing, Hepatitis immunization or Titer, Flu shot, and Physical $730 Payable to Concentra Occupational Health
Provide a list of all books required for the program
ISBN: 978-1-63563-766-3The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care, By: Dr. Sue C. Roe Copyright: 2020
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program: see above for list of supplies
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification
Name: Amanda Copetillo
Email: amanda.copetillo@mesacc.edu
Phone number: 480-461-7941
AND
Name: Mona Elaqad
Email: Mona.elaqad@mesacc.edu
Phone number: 480-461-7558
Direct Website link to the program: https://www.maricopa.edu/degrees-certificates/health-sciences/nurse-assisting-5963n-ccl
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Yes
Other requirements needed: Urine drug screen, Fingerprint clearance card
Refund Policy: https://www.mesacc.edu/cashier-services/refunds
Credentials:
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by Mesa Community College, Approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing)
Yes
Nationally Recognized Organization: Arizona State Board of Nursing
Stackable: (Pre-nursing, Advanced Nursing Assistant, Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy)
Yes
Career Pathway: Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurse, Professional Nurse
Portable: May need to apply for licensure by endorsement in other states.
Yes, Careers in nursing and allied health can build on one another providing multiple employment opportunities in the field of healthcare.
Accredited Curriculum: (Following state and federal guidelines, Accredited by the Arizona State Board of Nursing)
Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://www.mesacc.edu/about/accreditation
Credential Attainment Rate: 97%
Details
Hours
5
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
7110 E M Kellips Rd
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
Nurse Assisting Certification or Licensure
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes -
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 payable to Follett bookstore
Testing/Exam Fees
$260.00 Testing D & S Headmaster, Licensing Fee and entrance testing fee
Graduation Fees
$25.00 Payable to MCC
In-State Tuition
$436.50 Payable to MCC for the total credits of 4.5. The total credits are 4.5 but the Total Credits/Curriculum hour field above requires an integer number only. Therefore 4.5 was rounded to 5.
Other Fees
$1,117.00 Fingerprint Clearance $80 American DataBank $25 tracker, Drug screen $58, background check $67 myclinical exchange costs is $20 testing fee AHA BLS Card $55, Immunizations: MMR vaccination$730 Payable Course fee $82
Registration Fee
$15.00 Payable to MCC
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$240.00 payable to Apparel Pro
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,193.50
