Certified Nurse Aide Program (CNA_WCG_SP25) Information

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Tuition: $3,495 Full Price; $1,165 FastForward WCG Price

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Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbooks, workbooks, supplies, fees, CPR certification, and exam voucher.

Clinical Agency Requirements: Proof of all required immunizations, CPR certification, and COVID-19 vaccination, as well as a negative drug screen, TB test, and criminal background check are required to be eligible to participate in the clinical learning experience. Students may also be required to complete a medical physical examination and/or wear a face mask or face shield while on site, as mandated by the clinical agency. *If not willing or able to meet these guidelines, P&HCC would have no way to meet the student's educational needs for completion of the program.

Physical Requirements
The minimal functional requirements for all entering nurse aide students include:

• Sufficient eye-hand coordination and manual and finger dexterity to provide direct patient care and to manipulate and operate equipment in the delivery of patient care.
• Sufficient ability to fully observe patients/patient conditions and provide patient care, read patient health information, and observe and manipulate equipment, including in dimly lit environments.
• Sufficient hearing to communicate with patients and healthcare team members, including ability to recognize and report changes.
• Satisfactory communication skills, to include competence in reading, writing and speaking in English, in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings to allow for accurate recording and reporting of patient information.
• Ability to perform patient care activities that require full range of motion including handling, lifting, or moving patients and/or equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to successfully perform all required duties and responsibilities in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings in stressful situations or conditions.