Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Course Objective: The Nursing Assistant Program will provide students with a comprehensive and hands-on training program designed to prepare them for a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Description: Students have opportunities to develop professional basic nursing skills and patient care. In addition, medical terminology, infection control, and First Aid. Students will better understand how to communicate effectively with patients, families and their healthcare team and understand the legal and ethical issues involved with a CNA career. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will be able to sit for the state nursing assistant exam.
Competencies to be achieved:
Work as a team within the health care facility and community
Professional, legal and ethical behavior that protects patient’s rights
Physical, social cultural, social services and mental health needs of residents
Effective communication, nonverbal and verbal
Promote the safety of residents and provide for comfort and rest
Infection prevention and control
Basic emergency care, first-aid principals
Knowledge of basic nutrition
Personal care and grooming of residents
Measure vital signs correctly
Transfers, positioning and turning of residents
Cognitive impaired residents and their care
Identify Major body systems and common health problems
Assist with diagnostic testing and pre-operative care
Assist with Admission/Transfer/Discharge of resident
Hospice care, family and residents needs
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$2100.00- tuition, lab fees, textbooks, software, medical equipment, and one attempt at the certification exam post-graduation.
Student’s will need to obtain/provide Drug Screen, TB Test, Background Screening, and Immunizations. These are student costs and can vary in price.
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): Acello, B. & Hegner, B. (2022). Nursing assistant: A nursing process approach (12th ed.). Cengage Learning publishing
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): Bryan University Padfolio, Student Badge, Scrubs, Medical Equipment
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: Name: Email: Phone number: Shane Trader, shane.trader@bryanuniversity.edu, 602-636-5533
Direct Website link to the program: https://bryanuniversity.edu/programs/skilled-trades/nursing-assistant-certificate
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Background Check is required for admission into program.
Other requirements needed: Drug Screen, TB Test, Immunizations
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://bryanuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/Skilled-Trades-Catalog-7-30-2024-FINAL.pdf
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: Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Yes, Arizona State Board of Nursing
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes or No: Career Pathway: No
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies) Yes or No (Explain): Yes, graduates can apply to transfer their CNA certification upon moving to another state.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school) Yes or No: Accrediting Agency and link to website: Yes, Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), https://www.accsc.org
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: To be determined
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
4
Hours
120
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
350 West Washington Street, Tempe, Arizona
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
Certified Nursing Assistant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Institutional Payment Plans
Private Student Financing
Program is not approved for Federal Financial Aid due to the short length of the program.
Refund Policy
Reference Program Tuition Refunds in School Catalog.
https://bryanuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/Skilled-Trades-Catalog-7-30-2024-FINAL.pdf
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Arizona State Board of Nursing
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
In-State Tuition
$2,100.00 tuition, lab fees, textbooks, software, medical equipment, and one attempt at the certification exam post-graduation.
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,100.00
