The Yuma Private Industry Council provides CNA training through two of our providers: Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., and Arizona Western College.

Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Admissions Requirements:

• All persons must submit a completed admission application.

• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age or older and/or at least a junior in high school and obtain 8th grade levels for reading, mathematics and language. Note: Our local WIA area may have additional age and/or educational requirements for WIA program enrollment.

• Applicants must be physically capable of lifting over 50 pounds.

• Additional documentation may be requested to clarify or verify information provided by applicants for admission to Regional Center for Boarder Health, Inc. Job Training Center.

• A criminal background check is required prior to enrolling a student into the Nursing Assistant Training Program.

Program Description:

The Nursing Assistant Training Program is a 6-week training program designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to pass the Nursing Assistant Certification exam and practice as beginning nursing assistants. The goal of the program is to prepare students to apply client self-care concepts and basic procedures relative to fundamentals of nursing, communication, nutrition, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical issues, and medical terminology. The Nursing Assistant Training Program consists of 65 classroom hours, 20 laboratory hours, and 65 clinical hours - a total of 150 hours.

Graduation Requirements:

To graduate from the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Job Training Center, a student must:

• Pass all required course of study classes and laboratory/clinical training

• File a completed application for graduation form

• Clear any fees to the Training Center before a certificate is awarded

Certification Requirements:

To obtain certification through the Arizona State Board of Nursing, students must:

• Complete an approved nursing assistant training program

• Complete an application for Certified Nursing Assistant Examination

• Pass the written and manual tests

• Complete fingerprint requirement

• Felony Convictions: 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 convictions 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.

• Pay fees (optional)

• Effective January 1, 2008, based on Federal and State Laws, all applicants must provide evidence of citizenship and nationality.
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Arizona Western College Nursing Assistant (Occupational Certificate) Program:

The AWC Nursing Assistant certificate  program prepares you to take a written and practical certification exam in order to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This program will prepare you to work in a variety of healthcare settings where you will provide basic care. The program consists of only one class and 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 course includes theory content, lab practice, and practical experiences in health care agencies in the community. Taking classes full-time, you can complete this 5-credit certificate in one semester.

For more information to see if you qualify for the program, please contact the Yuma Private Industry Council at the number listed below.