Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide - NURA1001 & NURA1060
Supplies
Textbook is needed on the FIRST day of class.
These items are not included in the course fee
and are the responsibility of the student to
provide. Full uniforms are to be worn in the
clinical area.
•Textbook (purchase from HCSA Bookstore)
•White scrubs and clean athletic shoes
•Watch with a second hand or a digital watch
capable of counting seconds
•Stethoscope and bloodpressure cuff
•Gait Belt
The Nurse Aide program prepares students to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and
abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics
include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting
residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis is on the effective interaction
with members of the health care team. Clinicals include a basic type of health professions
work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous
knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Close or direct supervision is
provided by the instructor in a clinical setting.
Prerequisites
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
•Must present at Registration: Valid photo identification card and Social Security card
• Proof of required immunizations must be verified before student will be allowed to
register. Immunizations include Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (TDAP), Measles (MMR),
PPD Skin Test (TB Test), Varicella, Hepatitis B Series and Flu Shot.
• A background check must be completed prior to acceptance into the course. Students
are responsible for the payment of their background check which will be done through
the approved Howard College vendor. The profile information you input will be sent
directly to Howard College upon completion. Verification of the satisfactory result must
be received within 5 days prior to the first class day. If an applicant does not pass the
background check, they are not eligible to be accepted into the course. Successful
completion of a background check does not guarantee licensure or employment after
graduation.
• Drug screen required prior to acceptance into the course. If an applicant does not pass
the drug screen, they are not eligible to be accepted into the course.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50
pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects and
people. Ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift, carry, pull, push, climb, kneel, walk
and stand for an extended time.
Nurse Aid Competency Evaluation Service (NACES)
Students who successfully complete the Nurse Aide course are eligible to apply to take the
national certification examination scheduled by NACES.
Instructor
Rhonda Watson
Glenda Corker
Course Dates and Times
August 23 - October 11, 2017 (2 Classes Offered)
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 23 - October 11, 2017
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
October 16 - November 7, 2017 (EVENING)
3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
October 16 - December 7, 2017
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
November 13 - December 7, 2017
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday thru Thursday
105 hours/10.5 CEUs
Location - St. John’s Campus
Tuition/Fees
•$608.00 - Nurse Aide Course
•$31.40 - Background Check (fee subject to
change as set by the approved vendor)
•$32.00 - Drug Screen (fee subject to change as
set by the approved vendor)
•$95.00 - NACES Test Fee (pay direct to NACES
Plus Foundation, Inc.)
Registration can only be done in person at WTTC
Rm 101. Deadline to register is 10 working days
prior to the class start date.
Refund Policy - Prior to the first scheduled class meeting- 100%. If class is canceled by the college - 100%. For a course meeting fewer than three times no refunds except prior to first scheduled class meeting. For a course meeting
three or more times, after the first class meeting and prior to the second - 70%. None thereafter. Class Cancellation - The Continuing Education/Workforce Training Department reserves the right to cancel any course in which there
is not sufficient enrollment. Certificate of Completion - Upon completion of approved courses, a Certificate of Completion with the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) total will be given to students who successfully complete a
course. A CEU is equal to ten hours of classroom attendance. Satisfactory completion will be determined by attendance and performance as assessed by the instructor. Certificates of Completion will be awarded to students who
successfully complete any workforce training-community education course. Transcripts - Transcripts serve as official validation of successful completion of WT/CE courses. Requests for an official CEU transcript can be made in
person at the Admissions Office during regular business hours, by email [email protected], or by calling 325-481-8300 ext 3327. Summer Office Hours - 7:30am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday – closed Friday.
Howard College & Angelo State University
CONTINUING EDUCATION - WORKFORCE TRAINING
3501 North US Hwy. 67 • San Angelo, Texas 76905
Office 325-481-8322 • Fax 325-481-8321
www.howardcollege.edu