Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The four-to-eight-week Nursing Assistant certificate program, approved by the Department of
Human Services, Office of Long-Term Care, Post Office Box 8059, Little Rock, AR 72203, (501) 682-6177, combines classroom instruction with clinical experience. Successful completion of the program will prepare the student for the state certification exam required for Nursing Assistant certification. Students can apply for employment in a hospital, nursing home, home health setting and other medical facilities. It is recommended that students interested in the program attend a scheduled orientation. An entrance exam will be given on the day of orientation and used for selection if class size requires.
Program enrollment requirements include BRTC enrollment and placement examination completion. Students are required to purchase liability insurance upon admission into the program. This is available through a group policy. This $5.00 fee will be attached to your tuition each semester. Upon completion of this program each student will be required to take the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI). Nursing Assisting Exam as a 3rd Party Assessment for this program. Once accepted into the program, students must:
• Pass a drug screen to be eligible to continue the program
• Show proof of a negative TB skin test, IGRA, or Chest X Ray
• Show proof of an up-to-date Tetanus vaccine
• Pass a Criminal Background Check to attend clinical
All tuition and fees will be the responsibility of the students in the event that the organizational
sponsorship does not fulfill the tuition obligation.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
8
Hours
5
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Paragould
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1 Black River Drive, Paragould, Arkansas
Local WIB
5050 - Northeast
Name of Credential
Nursing Assistant Certificate of Proficiency
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
n/a
Refund Policy
Refer to refund policy guidelines in Black River Technical College's 23-24 Course Catalog, on pages 47-49.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
Yes
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$300.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$100.00 cerification exam
In-State Tuition
$565.00
Other Fees
$340.00 Technology Fee. Student Activity Fee. Student Assessment Fee. Student Success Fee. Facilities Maintenance Fee.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,130.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$300.00 liability insurance, drug screen, CPR card, background check, uniform, and additional program specific fees will be attached to tuition each semester.
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,605.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,170.00
