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Entrance Requirements

Nursing Assistant Program:

To enroll in the 75 hours hybrid (online and in-person) Nursing Assistant program, students must meet the following criteria:

  1. Must be 16 years of age
  2. Must have a negative result for PPD (Mantoux test and negative chest x-ray) that is valid until the course completion
  3. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent or comprehend on a 10th-grade level
  4. Pass a basic English pre-entrance exam with an 80% score
  5. Must have a satisfactory criminal background check through the CORI system before the 1st day of class
  6. Must have proof of personal health insurance (requested but not required)
  7. Provide a valid government-issued picture ID (Passport, ID Card, Driver’s License, etc.)
  8. Have an American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certificate before the start of clinical rotation. This training is offered on campus by an approved American Heart Association instructor.
  9. Proof of a current flu shot or provide a valid exemption/declination document
  10. Proof of COVID vaccination or provide a valid exemption/declination document
  11. To attend any of our online classes, students enrolling in any hybrid program MUST have a personal computer, internet access and download Zoom.