Certified Nurse Aide
NURA 1001/1060
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Requests for course withdrawals, refunds, or transfers must be submitted by email to cwl@grayson.edu, 7 business days prior to the course start date.
$999.00
Overview
Introduction:
Certified Nurse Aides are in high demand throughout Texoma and the State and earn hourly wages ranging from $11 to $13 per hour. This class is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Nurse Aide Registry and Training Program, and is designed to introduce concepts and skills required for providing basic patient care in a long-term facility. The curriculum also is appropriate for home health aides. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be eligible to sit for the Texas Certified Nurse Aide examination and skills testing. (NURA1001, 64 hrs lecture + NURA1060 , 40 hrs clinical)*See Entry Requirement tab for items required to enroll in class.
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Course Topics:
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Infection control and safety
- Basic physical and psychological needs related to developmental stages
- Patient care skill and principles of nutrition
- BLS certification for Healthcare Providers
Class Dates/Times/Location:
- CNA Training Program (June - July 2023 Daytime)
- Workforce Success Skills (Required):
- Monday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, June 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Main Campus, Center for Workplace Learning Computer Lab
- Training Program:
- July 10 - July 28, 2023
- Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. In-Class
- Monday-Thursday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 p.m. Online
- Location: Main Campus, Health Sciences 215
- Instructor: Kristen Waller
- Workforce Success Skills (Required):
- CNA Training Program (August - October Evening)
- Workforce Success Skills (Required)
- August 14th & 16th, 2023 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Main Campus, CWL Computer Lab
- CNA Training Program
- August 21st - October 25th, 2023
- Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Main Campus, Health Science Room 215
- Instructor: Allison Thornhill
- Workforce Success Skills (Required)
- CNA Training Program (October - November Daytime)
- Workforce Success Skills (Required)
- October 9th-10th & 12th, 2023 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Main Campus, Center for Workplace Learning Computer Lab
- CNA Training Program
- October 16th - November 30th, 2023
- Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm
- Main Campus, Health Science Room 215
- Instructor: Kristen Waller
- Workforce Success Skills (Required)
Class Format:
Tuition:
- $999 - Tuition includes all necessary materials for class including: scrubs, textbook/workbook and all other supplies.
- The student will be responsible for the $125.00 certification exam fee.
Your seat in the class is not guaranteed, regardless of payment status, until proof of all required immunizations and TB test results are received. Send records and TB test results to cwl@grayson.edu.
Funding:
Workforce Solutions Texoma implements the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) which may be able to help you pay for tuition, testing, and travel. Eligible individuals include employees who are laid off or trade affected, displaced homemakers, and income eligible adults and youth. For more information, contact Workforce Solutions Texoma at 903-463-9997.
Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) Training Provider Number:
0152 Grayson CollegeEntry Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Must be 16 years or older
- Must present social security card and state-issued ID with matching names upon enrollment
- Proof of immunizations sent to cwl@grayson.edu (see below)
- Criminal background check - Student MUST be clear of convictions barring employment in facilities and agencies regulated by HHSC. A list of these offenses can be found at Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 250.006. https://www.hhs.
texas.gov/business/licensing- credentialing-regulation/long- term-care-credentialing/nurse- aide-registry - Must be free of communicable diseases and in suitable physical and emotional health to safely care for residents
- Your seat in the class is not guaranteed, regardless of payment status, until proof of all required immunizations and TB test results are received. Send records and TB test results to cwl@grayson.edu.
Completed immunizations:
- Tuberculosis (TB), Proof of either (within the past year):
- a negative PPD skin test, or
- a negative chest x-ray if skin test is positive or can not be taken
- Varicella (Chicken Pox), Proof of either:
- a physician documented history of the disease, or
- a documentation of varicella immunization
- or a titer test confirming immunity
- Hepatitis B series, Proof of either:
- a complete three-injection series of Hepatitis B vaccinations, or
- a titer test confirming immunity (positive reading)
- MMR series, Proof of either:
- a complete two-injection series of MMR vaccinations, or
- a titer test confirming immunity (positive reading)
- Diphtheria Tetanus (within past 10 years)