The Nursing Assistant courses are designed to prepare students for employment in home health or long term care facilities. There are no degree patterns or transfer majors in this area. Students desiring eligibility for certification must maintain grades of “C” or better in Nursing Assistant courses.
A minor physical exam and proof of freedom from common communicable diseases by immunization and/or serological testing is required (at the student’s expense) prior to the patient care experience as mandated by the state.
Students must be fingerprinted and submit a Declaration of Conviction/No Conviction form for the Department of Health Services prior to entrance to clinical facility. Drug testing is required.
Students must obtain an approved uniform and required patient care equipment, obtain BLS-C certification, and be responsible for transportation to and from clinical facilities.