Nurse Aide Training

Begin your career in health care by registering for the Nurse Aide Training program. Classroom lecture, lab skills and clinical practicum will prepare you for employment in long-term care facilities, hospices, assisted living facilities, hospitals and nursing homes. Working under nurse supervision, a nurse aide enjoys extensive daily contact with each patient and is instrumental in updating the nurse on vital information about patient conditions.

Training topics include the role and function of a nurse aide, resident rights, nutrition, abuse and neglect prevention, infection control, psychosocial needs, using assistive devices, safety and accident prevention, personal care skills, communication skills, and legal and ethical aspects of long-term care.

Participants will be prepared to sit for the Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Competency and Training Examination upon completion training. Students must register through Credentia for the state competency and skills exam. This noncredit certificate program provides academic credits that can be used towards specific credit-bearing degree programs upon completion and enrollment in the credit degree program. Students are eligible for 3 college credits upon completion of this program and passing the corresponding certification exams. For more details, please view our Prior Learning Assessment resource.

Requirements

• Communication Skills: This program is taught in English with English textbooks and workbooks. Students must be able to speak, write, and understand English fluently.
• Prospective participants must be at least 18 years old and provide evidence of a high school diploma or GED. For  international  credential submission,  please  ensure  documents  are  in  English  and  are accompanied by an  official  independent equivalency evaluation utilizing a NACES approved credential evaluation service 
• Current flu shot if class is between October-March, proof of COVID vaccination
• Participants must also pass a general physical examination; the following document needs to be completed by at physician's office/medical clinic: CCP Health examination form plus tuberculosis test
• Criminal background check. PA State Police criminal background check
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• Unexpired government-issued photo identification  (Driver's license or Photo ID) with current address. Passports are not accepted.
• Students must upload the following documents: Verification of Pennsylvania Residency Form. The official residency date is based on current government issued ID. FBI Background Check report via IndentoGo if not a PA resident for (2) consecutive years prior to program start date. 
  • Instructions  to request official copy of report to be submitted to us will be in Welcome Email that you will receive once enrolled in program.
• The registration deadline is two weeks prior to the start of this class. Registered students must have all documentation completed and uploaded to Electronic Forms prior to the registration deadline. Emailcatctrades [at] ccp.edu ( catctrades[at]ccp[dot]edu) with questions or to request more information.
• Enrollment is considered successful once all required documents have been submitted and approved.
• Readmission: Readmission decisions are based on the student's previous course performance, adherence to course requirements, along with a departure in good standing, and it may include a review of previous professional conduct and clinical safety concerns before readmission is granted.
• Current flu shot (if clinical portion of program starts between October and March - review schedule in Welcome Email)
• Proof of COVID vaccination

Registered students must have all documentation completed and uploaded to Electronic Forms prior to the registration deadline. Email catctrades [at] ccp.edu (catctrades[at]ccp[dot]edu) with questions or to request more information.

Conditional enrollment is pending upon submission and approval of the required documents.

The CNA course registration fee includes one (1) attempt for the written Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Competency and Training Examination and one (1) attempt for the skills Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Competency and Training Examination.  Any additional attempts required will be the responsibility of the student, including all associated examination fees.

Please note that scrubs are not included in the program fees and must be purchased separately by each student. Details about the required scrub color will be shared once you are enrolled in the program.

Workforce Development Program Scholarships

The Community College of Philadelphia Foundation and its donors are pleased to offer scholarships to students enrolling in select Workforce Development courses. To submit your scholarship application, follow the steps in this Workforce Development Program Scholarship Application Guide.

Noncredit Program Refund Policy

Refunds for noncredit programs will be granted if the class is canceled or if you withdraw no later than the day before the first class. Refunds are not available after class begins.

Questions?

Thinking about enrolling but need additional information or assistance with registering? //catctrades [at] ccp.edu (Contact us with your questions here).