The Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services. Students who successfully complete the Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment program (NNAAP) which determines competency to become enrolled in the State nurse aide registry.
Employment Opportunities
Once certified, Nurse Aides primarily seek employment in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, home health care agencies and hospitals.
Accreditation/Approval
The Nurse Aide program is approved by Alliant Health Solutions, 1455 Lincoln Parkway, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30346 or P.O. Box 105753, Atlanta, GA 30348, Phone 678.527.3100.
Licensure/Certification
Upon satisfactory completion of the Nurse Aide program, students will be eligible to apply and sit for the State Nurse Aide Certification Exam.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Nurse Aide Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Nurse Aide certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 13 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 270 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (13 Credits)
| ALHS 1040 | Introduction to Health Care | 3 |
| NAST 1100 | Nurse Aide Fundamentals | 6 |
| ALHS 1060 | Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
NAST 1100: “C” or higher grade is required for this course.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,300
Fees ($370 per semester): $370
Books/Supplies: $400
Uniforms: $100
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
TB Testing: $70
Criminal Background Check: $80
Drug Screen: $30
Certification Exam: $112 (not required for graduation)
Course Supply Fee:
- ALHS 1040 Introduction to Health Care: $22
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Clinical Education
Number of Clinical Sites: 5
General Location of the Clinical Sites: Bulloch, Evans, Candler, and Screven Counties.
Special Requirements of the Clinical Sites
(Students must complete the following requirements and submit documentation to the instructor by the assigned date in order to participate in clinical and complete the program):
- CPR Certification; First Aid Training;
- The student must submit documentation of TB skin testing, all required immunizations, and including Hepatitis B. Students who refuse the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical sites may refuse to accept them. Forms will be provided by the instructor;
- Criminal Background Check
- Urine Drug Screen
Clinical Education Courses
The Nurse Aide course provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of patient care principles and techniques in a long-term care setting. The clinical experience allows the student to become involved in a professional work situation applying technical skills.
The clinical experience requires that the student spend a minimum of 45 hours in a supervised work setting. Students may not receive pay from the clinical site for clinical hours. Students are evaluated by the clinical instructor.
Clinical Assignments
Clinical hours and days may vary depending on the clinical sites. Clinical sites are selected by the program coordinator. Students are responsible for having reliable transportation to the site. Clinical hours must be fulfilled in order to complete the program. Clinical sites will be assigned by the instructor.