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Certified Nursing Assistant
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Requirements for Certification
in Arizona
Successfully complete a Board
approved training program
Must complete 120 hours of instruction or the equivalent of 120
hours
Must pass a written and manual skills test; at least 75% on each
theoretical exam and 100% on manual skills test
Demonstrate citizenship/nationality/alien status documentation
Complete criminal background check --According to A.R.S
32-1646(B), an applicant for nursing assistant certification is
not eligible for certification if the applicant has any felony
convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the
sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge from
the sentence for all felony conviction(s) must be received 5 or
more years before submitting this application. If you cannot prove
that the absolute discharge date is 5 or more years, the Board
will notify you that you do not meet the requirements for
certification.
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Training Providers
The Yuma Private Industry Council provides CNA
training through two providers: Arizona Western College and
Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
Note: Our local WIA area may have additional age and/or
educational requirements for WIA program enrollment.
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A)
Arizona
Western College Nursing Assistant Program
This course focuses on applying
client self-care concepts and basic procedures relative to
fundamentals of nursing, communication, nutrition, anatomy, and
physiology, medical terminology, legal/ethical issues, and aging.
The concepts and procedures are introduced in the classroom and
practiced in the college laboratory before implementation under
faculty supervision in a clinical setting. This course prepares
the learner for taking the state examination to become a certified
nursing assistant.
http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/career_and_technical_education/Nursing_Department/
Course Length: Fall/Spring 8 weeks, Summer 5 weeks
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Admission Information and Application
Have an Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card for Volunteer
Health Science Student & Clinical Assistant
Have a reading score of 60 or above on the Computerized
Placement Test (CPT-R)
Students must hold a Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer
(CPR) certification.
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Cost
Tuition: $350.00 (Resident status - $70/credit)
Lab Fee: $175.00 (Includes the state certification test fee.)
Uniform: $40 Tan scrubs + $6 program badge to be purchased at
the AWC bookstore
White shoes
Textbook and workbook: $120
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Health and Safety Requirements
CPR Card: $35
Tuberculosis Screening: $10 - $20 White shoes
Drug Test: $38
4.
Equipment:
Gait Belt: $8 - $20
Watch-indicating seconds
The costs provided are estimates and are subject to
change.
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Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. CNA Program
The Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program is a
6-week course of full time education which includes a total of 150
hour of instruction (as required by the Arizona State Board of
Nursing). The program is de-signed to prepare students for
certification as nursing assistants. A certified nursing assistant
is a licensed caretaker who assists in performing activities of
daily living skills to persons in skilled nursing facilities,
hospitals, and/or doctors offices. They are supervised by
Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses in the healthcare
setting. The certified nursing assistant performs delegated
procedures that are commensurate with the Arizona Board of Nursing
Nurse Aide All interested participants must submit a completed
admission application. For a institute catalog visit:
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Admission Requirements
Participants must have the following:
High School diploma or General Education Diploma
An 8th grade reading/comprehension ability
18 years of age
No evidence of drug abuse
Negative TB test or public health clearance card
Ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, or
clinical setting program activities.
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Cost
Tuition: $ 2,713.00
Registration: $ 32.00
Books: $ 75.00
Uniforms: $ 60.00
Supplies/Materials: $ 80.00
Test/Exam: $ 85.00
Total Program Cost: $ 3,045.00
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