Nursing Assistant, C.C.

Location(s): Palatka Campus, Orange Park Campus

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Program Code: 0206

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants, nursing aides, and orderlies in nursing homes. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the national nursing assistant examination being utilized in Florida in accordance with Chapter 400.211, F.S. and Part II Chapter 464, F.S. Nursing assistants do not need to be certified except to work in nursing homes, unless it is a condition for employment in other institutions.

Program content includes, but is not limited to, interpersonal skills, medical terminology, legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, gerontology, nutrition, pet-facilitated therapy, health and safety including American Health Association Life Support/Health Care Provider CPR and employability skills.

For additional information, visit our website at SJRstate.edu/nursing_assistant or call: (386) 312-4176 (Palatka Nursing Office) or (904) 276-6863 (Orange Park Nursing Office).

Student Selection Process

To be considered for admission, the student must be cleared by Admissions/Records indicating that all external college transcripts have been received and that the student has a cleared admission file. Students from the college service district of Clay, Putnam and St. Johns county will be ranked first in the selection process.

Long Term Care (0206):

HCP 0120C - Nursing Assistant (long-term) Credits: 4, Clock Hours: 120

Total Program Contact Hours: 120

POST ADMISSION REQUIREMENT: All students are asked to sign a consent and waiver for SJR State to perform a criminal background check and drug screen. Failure to provide this consent will render the applicant ineligible for admission to the program. Admission to the program is conditional upon the results of the criminal background check and drug screen.