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You must attend an orientation
prior to registering for the class please contact the Health
Science Nursing Office for dates and times.
The Nursing
Assistant (NA) program prepares men and women to assist with
the routine care and treatment of patients in health care
facilities. Working under the direction of the nursing and
medical staff, activities of the certified nursing assistant
include providing personal care, maintaining safety, and
assisting with activities of daily living. Successful
completion of the program results in eligibility to take the
state approved tests that lead to certification as a nursing
assistant. The course of study includes 72 hours of
classroom instruction and at least 100 hours of clinical
practice in long-term care facilities. Students wishing to
enter the program should have completed the college
assessment tests demonstrating eligibility for English 51.
Students seeking admission to the course will need to
complete information disclosing any past criminal record. If
a history exists that has not been cleared with the
Department of Health Services, the student will not be able
to continue in the class. Information regarding the program
may be obtained from the Health Science Nursing
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