The Rock Towards Your Future
NURSING ASSISTANT
Overview:
The primary objective of the Basic Nursing Assistant Program is to provide students with the hands-on training necessary to offer high-quality care to patients while working alongside other qualified health care professionals. Course offerings include training in a nursing home or a hospital-based skilled nursing facility unit, as well as courses of study and practice in skills related to patient care. Students divide their time between classroom and laboratory instruction to best equip them to secure entry level employment in the health care or nursing industry.
Nursing Assistant Objectives
Assisting persons with activities of daily living
Observing and reporting changes in resident status
Demonstrate knowledge of safety and accident prevention
Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention
Diet and Nutrition in an elderly resident
Course Outline
Length of Nursing Assistant (NA) Program: 80 clock hours during approx 3 weeks
Course # Course Title
NA-100 Communication and Interpersonal Skills
NA-101 Infection Control
NA-102 Safety and Emergency Procedures
NA-103 Resident's Rights + Promoting Resident's Right
NA-104 Mental Health and Social Service Needs
NA-105 Personal Care
NA-106 Basic Nursing Services
NA-219 Clinical Hours
Total Credits
Lecture Hrs.
2
5
4
2
2
5
4
0
24
Lab Hrs.
0
4
4
0
0
5
3
0
16
Total Hrs.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40
80
ADMISSIONS, POLICIES and PROCEDURES
*** ADMISSION PROCESS IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL ALL FEES ARE PAID IN FULL AND ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETED; THEREAFTER, ADMINISTRATION WILL REVIEW ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS ***
Background check MUST be completed and the results received BEFORE starting the enrollment application! May take up to 72 hours to get background results. Your enrollment application will NOT be accepted by Petra College without background check results.
STEP 1: BACKGROUND CHECK (Do NOT skip this step!)
The $45 background fee MUST be paid before completing the background check form. Background check will NOT be processed until background fee is paid in full.
STEP 2: ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
The $100.00 enrollment fee MUST be paid before completing the enrollment application. Enrollment application will NOT be accepted until enrollment fee is paid in full.
*** Please have ALL required documents ready to attach BEFORE starting Enrollment Application ***
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH TO MEDICAL ASSISTANT, NURSING ASSISTANT and PHLEBOTOMY ENROLLMENT APPLICATION:
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ID / Drivers License
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Social Security Card
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
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School Transcripts
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Immunization Records
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TB Test
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Covid-19 Shots Records
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Current Certifications (if any)
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ACT Score (if any)
STEP 3: SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT
After paying the $100.00 enrollment fee and completing steps 1&2, please schedule to complete the Accuplacer exam and interview appointment. This appointment may take up to 2 hours.
STEP 4: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Petra College offers a payment plan option for students who need flexibility in covering tuition costs. Additionally, for those requiring financial assistance, Petra College has partnered with Climb Loan to provide financing options.
If you choose to apply for a Climb Loan
You will be required to make a down payment and cover additional fees.
The 20% deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances.
Approval is subject to administration review, and the college reserves the right to accept or reject loan applications at its discretion.
For more details or to begin the loan application process, please visit the administration office.