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Certified Nurse Aide Program (CNA_WCG_FA24) Information

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This program combines instruction and hands-on training to prepare students for certification and entry level practice in the health care field in the area of patient care in a variety of health service facilities.

Potential Certifications: Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the Virginia State Board of Nursing's National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP), administered by Pearson Vue.
 

*Click on classes below to view individual descriptions and schedules.

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

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Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of all required textbook, workbook, supplies, fees, CPR certification, and exam voucher.

Clinical Agency Requirements: A negative drug screen, TB test, and criminal background check are required to be eligible to participate in the clinical learning experience. Students must also provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. If the student is not willing or able to meet these guidelines, P&HCC would have no way to meet their 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.
Occupational Objective: CNA's are eligible for employment in hospitals, skilled/residential nursing facilities, home care, physician offices, or other health related facilities.

Certificate Programs Details


Classes offered: 3

Classes required for completion: 3

Mandatory Classes: 3

Classes in this Certificate Programs may be taken in any order.

Price:  $3,495.00

 

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