Program description: The Certified Nurse Aide program is designed to prepare students to take the state certification test with NACES. This 100 hour course prepares entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. The course consists of 60 hours of class with 40 hours of clinical experience at a local nursing facility.
Acceptance to the Certified Nurse Aide Program at NTCC is based on the following criteria:
The Application Process: All prospective students for the certified nurse aide program should contact the Health Sciences Continuing Education Coordinator at 903-434-8350 or set an appointment for more information.
The applicant must gather and submit the following required documentation to the NTCC Health Sciences Continuing Education Coordinator to begin the application for admission process:
- Completed Application.
- Completed Student Statement of Understanding.
- Proof of age (submit copy of driver’s license or birth certificate)
- Proof of high school graduation or GED or unofficial college transcripts showing college-level course work completed within the United States.
- Proof of CPR for Healthcare Providers (Heart code BLS) issued through American Heart Association ONLY. Submit copy of CPR Card.
- Verification of required immunizations - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, Influenza, and Bacterial Meningitis (only required for students aged 22 and under)
- Background check authorization (pages 7-8). Please submit a copy of social security card.
| Required Courses: |
Total Hours |
| Cerified Nurse Aide (NURA1001) |
64 |
| Clinical - CNA (NURA1060) |
64 |
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| Total Hours: |
128 |
Total Tuition: $750
Financial Aid: Qualifying students may be eligible for financial aid. Complete a FAFSA form on the FAFSA website. (Check with Continuing Education Advisor to find out which year to complete.) If you complete the application and are eligible for a Pell Grant, we can utilize a Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) to assist you with paying for this non-credit program. It will cover up to half of the tuition. Please complete the FAFSA application as soon as possible, but no later than a month prior to the start of the program.