Nursing Assistant/Aide

We currently offer nurse aide classes in the morning and evening.

Our next class begins on September 23, 2008


General Information

 

  • Day class from 9am to 2pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  • Daytime clinical will be from 7am to 12pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  • Night class from 4pm to 9pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  • Nighttime clinical from 4pm to 9pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  • There may be occasional make-up days on Mondays and Fridays this can be either classroom or clinical.

Enrollment Requirements:

  • Must complete an application
  • At the time of application a $325 deposit is required in order to reserve your seat. This fee includes book fees.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Enroll early (ten students accepted per class)
  • High School diploma or GED (must provide proof before class start date)
  • Upon completion of this class you will receive a certificate as a nursing aide and are eligible to take the state exam for certification.    

Cost:

·         $675 this includes books, tuition, and PPD.

      (Virginia State Board Exam Fee is not included in tuition)

 

 

Financial Assistance:

 

Region 2000

Virginia Employment Commission

Workforce Board

Social Services

 

Supplies:

·         2 white uniforms (needed by fourth week of class)

·         White shoes and socks (needed by fourth week of class)

·         Notepad (small enough to fit in your pocket)

·         Watch with a second hand for classroom & clinicals

·         Pencils and pens


Our last class graduated April 3, 2008 at Lane Memorial United Methodist Church in Altavista, VA.


 

 

 


Al Witcher, Nurse Aide Student and Mike Grey, Nurse Aide Student with H. Edgar Pickral, Resident  of Gretna Health and Rehabilitation Center.