New Vision. New Direction. A New You Nurse Aide Classes Information Packet Mrs. Carol Griffin, Administrative Assistant Franklin Campus, Office 136 K Phone: 757-569-6731 E-mail: cgriffin@pdc.edu NA Applicants: Mail Application & official transcript (s) to: Paul D. Camp Community College Attention: Nursing Department POB 737 100 North College Drive Franklin, VA 23851 Please note that the Nursing and Allied Health Department will no longer pull old transcripts from previous files/programs. We appreciate your continued interest in our programs; however, due to our limited resources, we ask that you provide new official transcripts from high school and college/universities when you apply to our programs. Transcripts are required for admission. Thank you! Page 1
THE JOB The health care field offers many job opportunities in a variety of challenging environments. The nurse aide works in the hospital, clinic, nursing home, doctor s office, or sometimes in a private home to assist in the care of patients. Nurse aides work under the supervision of the nursing and medical staff. The job is tough and demanding. Nurse aides care for both the physical and psychological needs of their patients. SKILL REQUIREMENTS Nurse Aides must have fine motor coordination, clear speech, normal hearing, and good visual acuity to distinguish colors. They must be able to use both hands and have legible handwriting. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, stooping, and bending is necessary. The Nurse Aide must be able to move readily from one location to another in the workplace. The Nurse Aide must have good verbal and written communication skills. The Nurse Aide must be friendly and on time, with a positive attitude. They must be accountable for their work and actions, be able to resolve conflicts, be professional, flexible, and be a positive role model/mentor for new employees. THE CLASSES The HCT 101 and HCT 102 classes include both classroom and clinical training. The clinical training takes place at area hospitals and nursing homes. During the fall and spring semesters, HCT 101 and 102 classes are taught two days a week. There are classes each semester on either/or both the Franklin and Suffolk campuses and NEW for the Fall 2017 semester, the Smithfield Center if there are enough students interested in taking the classes and an instructor is available. Class times and locations vary during the summer semester with a condensed 10 week (over the standard 16 week course) course in which the student must be highly motivated to be successful. THE TWO CHOICES Nurse Aide Classes Only or Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate See a more complete list of eligibility and requirements on the following pages 1. Nurse Aide Classes: (1 semester) You may take and successfully complete HCT 101and AHA Healthcare Provider CPR class (EMT 109) to become eligible to continue in HCT 102 and take the Virginia Board of Nursing examination to become board certified as a Nurse Aide. 2. Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate* (2 semesters) You can take the curriculum outlined below to be eligible both to take the Virginia Board of Nursing examination AND to receive a Career Studies Certificate as a Nurse Aide from the College. Those who earn these certificates are recognized at the College s graduation ceremony each May. Page 2
Nurse Aide 221-157-04; Curriculum Change beginning Summer 2018 THE APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY PROCESS 1. You must submit: a. An application to the Paul D. Camp Community College i. Schedule your Placement Test with Admissions Department b. An application to the Nursing Department to take HCT 101 and HCT 102 2. 1 official transcript: GED, High School, College, University and Trade School. (Transcripts required from any institution beginning with high school or GED that you have attended that is outside of Paul D. Camp). 3. You must have a GPA of 2.0 or above in your most recent educational experience (high school, college, or other educational facility) and score on the Placement test indicating readiness for English 111 and no developmental English requirements; scores should reflect an English level to enter ENG 111 or have passed ENG 111 at another college with a passing grade of C or higher. 4. You must be in good health and capable of strenuous lifting. 5. You must provide an up-to-date documentation of your immunization status. 6. There are some classes that you would be unable to complete if you have a felony conviction. You should also be aware that some convictions will prevent certification by the state and employment in the health care field. www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/guidelines/90-55criminalconvictions.doc 1. Submit an application to the College. Steps for preparing to take the Nurse Aide program: 2. Complete the fillable/submittable application online: http://www.pdc.edu/nursing-allied-health/nurse-aide/ 3. Take the College placement tests that are required of all College students. Call or go to any of the three admissions offices to make an appointment to take the test. Testing is done several times a month on each campus. For the Franklin Campus call 569-6707 or 6722. For the Suffolk Hobbs Campus, call 925-6312 or 6313. Page 3
Take developmental classes. To ensure that each student has the proper educational basis to succeed in the Nurse Aide curriculum, students must take any recommended ENG developmental courses. If developmental courses in mathematics are needed, it is strongly recommended they be taken if the student intends to pursue higher education. A higher level of Mathematics is required for those students who wish to pursue an associate or bachelor s degree in this area. For further information, talk with a counselor. It is important that developmental courses are completed as quickly as possible so that the student will be appropriately prepared to pursue this program of study. A review of the catalog requirements of PDCCC for the Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate would be appropriate to both assist and guide a prospective student. 4. Stay in touch with the Nursing Department. Your application will be reviewed by the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Department. You will be notified by the Nursing Department when your application is approved in order that you can register for the Nurse Aide classes. 5. When you receive approval to register for classes, you should also make an appointment with your physician to get the physical examination and records of immunizations required to participate in the class. The acceptance letter and forms will be emailed to your VCCS account once you have been accepted into the Nurse Aide Classes. *THE COSTS FOR THE NURSE AIDE PROGRAM (26 CREDIT HOURS) Tuition In-State $3975.40 Out-of-state $9113.00 Uniform Royal Blue Cherokee scrubs $60.00 White shoes (estimate Good white walking shoes no sneakers, clogs, or colored $50.00 only) writing of any kind on shoes Nursing Insignia Sewn on each uniform top and lab coat $17.00 Physical Exam with immunizations & Labs Background check Books Additional costs for CPR Certification: EMT 109 or HLT 105 Costs varies with health care provider; Total Family Care in Franklin, VA provides Student Physical Exams for $75 (immunizations and labs are extra) Criminal History & Sex Offender Background & Drug Screening Checks and Clinical Document Manager The price for books for HCT 101-102 includes the textbook & workbook bundled together ecard: $6.00 and the book is around $20.00 *tuition is included in the in-state and out-of-state tuition cost $75.00 ~$133.50 $100.00 $26.00 Certification Exam Written or Oral examination and skills evaluation $94.00 Totals In-State $4530.90 Out-of-state $9668.50 *THE COSTS FOR THE NURSE AIDE CLASSES (9 CREDIT HOURS) Tuition In-State $1376.10 Out-of-state $3154.50 Uniform Royal Blue Cherokee scrubs and name pin $60.00 White shoes (estimate Good white walking shoes no sneakers, clogs, or colored $50.00 only) writing of any kind on shoes Nursing Insignia Sewn on each uniform top and lab coat $17.00 Physical Exam with immunizations & Labs Costs varies with health care provider; Total Family Care in Franklin, VA provides Student Physical Exams for $75 $75.00 Page 4
Background check Books Additional costs for CPR Certification: EMT 109 or HLT 105 Criminal History & Sex Offender Background & Drug Screening Checks and Clinical Document Manager ~$133.50 The price for books for HCT 101-102 includes the textbook & $100.00 workbook bundled together ecard: $6.00 and the book is around $20.00 $26.00 *tuition is included in the in-state and out-of-state tuition cost Certification Exam Written or Oral examination and skills evaluation $94.00 Totals In-State $1931.60 Out-of-state $3710.00 FINANCIAL AID OFFICES Consult one of the financial aid offices if you intend to apply for financial aid or scholarships. Call toll free # 1-855-877-3918 or email financialaid@pdc.edu. *Prices are subject to change Class Sequencing HCT 101 and HCT 102 (both classes are required to do the Nurse Aide Program) must be taken in the same semester. Registration for both classes, which are 4 credits each for a total of 8 credits. EMT 109 or HLT 105 are one credit each. Gainful Employment Disclosure: Paul D. Camp Community College Undergraduate certificate in Nurse Aide Program Length: 1 year Students graduating on time: 8% of Title IV students Program Costs*$3,975 for in-state tuition and fees and $9,113 for out-of-state tuition and fees $100 for books and supplies Other Costs Visit website for more program cost information *The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change. Students Borrowing Money The typical graduate leaves with *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. The typical monthly loan payment N/A* per month in student loans with an interest rate *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. Graduates who got jobs N/A* of program graduates got jobs *We are not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers. Program graduates are employed in the following fields: Nursing Assistants The following do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Virginia Date Created 4/4/2018 These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education Information subject to change Page 5