Nurse Assisting, (CCL)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

1. Course Objective:

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Nurse Assisting prepares students for employment as a nurse assistant. The program combines classroom instruction with clinical laboratory practice and long-term care and/or acute care experiences. Students who complete the program are eligible to take a written and practical certification examination if desired to meet employment requirements to be a nurse assistant. Certification/licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

The MCCCD Nurse Assisting program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Competencies to be achieved:

The nurse assisting pathway is designed to prepare students to complete the Nurse Assistant certification/licensure through the Arizona State Board of Nursing to practice in a health care agency as a nurse assistant. Completion of the Nurse Assistant program of study provides job ready skills as a nurse assistant.

This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).

2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure):

Total Cost includes testing, licensure (Yes/No):

$1621.50

• Book estimate: $80


• Background checks: $250


• Instate tuition: $436.50 ($97/credit hour)


• Course fees: $80


• College Registration fee: $15


• Scrubs, stethoscope, shoes: $120


• Testing fee: $140


• Immunizations: 0-$500

3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): N/A

4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

• Uniform: red scrub top, black scrub pants, solid waterproof nonporous shoes (white or black), stethoscope, analog watch, student badge


• American DataBank packages: immunization tracker, drug screening, and background check


• MyClinicalExchange 6th month subscription

5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 

Name: Keely Duffy

Email: keely.duffy@gccaz.edu

Phone number: 623 845-3090

6. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.gccaz.edu/degrees-certificates/health-sciences/nurse-assisting-5963n-ccl

7. Additional information: 

Admission Requirements: Digital application with uploaded Level One Fingerprint Card, government issued ID, BLS card, and transcripts showing the student meets the necessary educational requirements. Required health and safety documentation must be submitted and approved in American Databank.

Background check requirements licensing/credential: Must provide current Level One DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, government issued ID, meet pass status on MCCD Background Check, and submit required health and safety documentation.

Industry Standard background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, signed form from licensed physician confirming student meets the mental and physical demands of the program. Must be able to read and do math at a college level, confirmed by prerequisites.

Other requirements needed:

• Students must meet and maintain health and safety requirements throughout the program, with up-to-date immunizations and testing as outlined in the MaricopaNursing handbook.


• Admission to a Maricopa County Community College District health program requires that students be in compliance with the MCCCD Supplemental Background Check Policy. Evidence of a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for program application.


• Negative urine drug screen.

Prerequisites:  (A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher RDG reading course, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement test score, or HESI-A2 exam English Composite score of 75% or higher) AND (a grade of C or better in MAT082, or eligibility for MAT090 or higher as indicated by appropriate math placement test score, or HESI-A2 exam Math score of 75% or higher). 

8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

(Yes/No): Yes

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: 

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

(Yes/No): Yes

Career Pathway (Explain): The CNA is a prerequisite for the LPN program and RN programs

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

(Yes/No, explain): Yes, Statewide certification

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

(Yes/No): Yes

Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://azbn.gov/

9. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.  65%

10. Job Placement

Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): No

If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion:

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