Certified Nursing Assistant

Would you like to enter the heath care job market? Nursing Assistants are vital members of the health care team. This two-semester course includes:

• Nursing Assistant Skills
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology and Infection Control
• Emphasis on communication, professionalism and compassion
• Preparation for state Nursing Assistant Certification Exam

There will be two Nursing Assistant classes for the 2018-2019 school year. The course length is for a full year. The courses will be held either:

• Wednesday and Friday 7:25am-9:55 a.m. for the full year
• Tuesday and Thursday  7:25 am -9:55 am for the full year
• Some alternate days, evenings and weekends may be required for clinicals.

There is a $40.00 lab fee and the student will be required to purchase a uniform for labs and clinical rotations. The student will also be required to have the following:

• Reliable transportation to clinical sites
• A medical release stating the student is able to perform the Essential Functions
• Negative TB test
• Updated immunizations including the influenza vaccine
• CPR certification

Prerequisites:

• Must be a Senior in High School
• 2.5 cumulative GPA
• 1 year of Biology with a minimum grade of a "C" for each semester

A letter of interest must be included with the application or emailed to whitney_k@aps.edu by March 2018

For more information, contact: Program Instructor/Manager Kay Whitney, MSN, RN, at 505-247-3658 ext. 45509, or whitney_k@aps.edu.