Nurse Aide Certificate Program
NA31 - 201912
Program Description
The main role of a Nurse Aide is to provide basic care to patients and assist them in daily activities that they might have trouble with on their own. This can include bathing, feeding, or other activities in daily life. The ideal Nurse Aide is compassionate and enjoys helping others. In nursing or long-term care facilities, an Aide is often a patient's main caregiver. An Aide should have good communication skills as it's their job to bring all patient concerns and issues to their supervisor. Nurse Aides may also work with medical technology, including billing software, health information software, and/or medical record charting software. On the job, Nurse Aides report to either registered nurses or licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses.
Program Specific Information
- Students are accepted each semester based on space and course availability.
- Students must complete ALL COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.
- NNAAP test must be taken within one year of program completion.
- Please be advised that though a student may complete Nurse Aide coursework while under the age of 18, many employers require individuals to be at least 18 for employment.
Program Length & Availability
1 Semester
Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth, Jackson, Barrow, Dawson
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 10 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 10
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 10
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.