*NOTE: All CNA students must have a criminal background check including fingerprint clearance at
the completion of the course as part of the licensing application process. Please refer to
www.azbn.gov, click on Resources, then, CNA by Endorsement or Examination. Read: Fingerprint &
Felony convictions |
Course: NUR 110, Certified Nursing Assistant, 4 credits |
This course will cover basic concepts common to all members of the health team in
acute and long term care settings. Principles of communication, nutrition, emergency care medical
terminology, environmental safety and comfort and ethical/legal aspects of health care will be taught. Basic
nursing skills based upon fundamental nursing concepts in giving individualized client care will be learned in
the classroom and in practice. A focus on the Certified Nursing Assistant’s role in caring for the adult
patient/resident will be made. Under the expanded role of the Certified Nursing Assistant other opportunities
will be reviewed as well. This class will prepare the student to take the written examination for the Arizona
State Board of Nursing (ASBN). The student must pass this class and the state exam to become registered (or
certified). Prerequisites: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers certificate, health requirements including evidence of negative TB testing within the last
6 months, verbal statement of having had Varicella (Chickenpox) or vaccination, proof of 2
measles, mumps, and rubella inoculations or blood titer, and Tdap ENG 099 or higher or CCC
administered placement test if not a H.S. or GED grad, CCC student ID number |
Must pass with a “B” or better. FEE: $30 |
Course: NUR 111, Nursing Assistant Clinical Rotation (4-10 hr days), 1 credit (Uniforms are worn only during clinicals. There are a limited number of second hand uniforms available at a reduced price) |
Provides students with the necessary clinical time required for application for state
certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Students will practice basic concepts common to all members of
the health team, acute and long term care settings include basic principles of communication, nutrition,
emergency care, medical terminology, environmental safety and comfort, ethical/ legal aspects of health
apply, basic nursing skills based on fundamental nursing concepts in giving individualized client care. The 4
ten hour clinical days are interspersed throughout the semester. Corequisite: NUR 110 with a
grade of “B” or better. Prerequisites: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for
Healthcare Providers, health requirements including evidence of a negative TB testing within the
last 6 months, Varicella (Chickenpox), proof of 2 measles, mumps, and rubella inoculations or
blood titer, and Tdap, ENG 099 or higher or placement or consent of instructor. |
Taken for S/U credit. FEE: $110.00 |
The cost per credit hour for the academic year 2009-2010 is $70.00 for a total of 5 credits ($350), plus
course fees ($140), plus technology fee ($25). You will need to purchase one set of scrubs (dark teal scrub pants, any style, a dark
teal scrub top with CCC student patch on the left sleeve; available at United Uniform-corner of
E. Dale and Leroux St) to be worn for clinicals only as well as a wrist watch with a second had, black
pens, small note pad and a stethoscope (optional) All students prior to clinical must also
complete Student Orientation Module for FMC. |
Texts: Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach. 10th edition, Hegner, Caldwell,
Acello. ISBN #1-4018-0632-5, Delmar Publishers. Textbooks Available at CCC Bookstore, Lone Tree Campus |
The following requirements must be met prior to registration, and copies must be brought to the Nursing Department: 1. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification. This is
the only CPR accepted. |
You may call Fourth Street Registration for information regarding placement testing and tuition due dates
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NOTE: All necessary requirements take time to accumulate. Please start early in acquiring documentation |
You may call the Nursing Department at anytime with questions. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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| How do I get my CPR requirements met? |
For CPR you need to have: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification. This is the only acceptable CPR certification. NAH requires this form of certification and none other. Even if you
have a more advanced form or are told it is the same thing, this will be the only one that will get
you into the CNA/Nursing program. Below is a list of approved instructors or you may find your
own: |
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| What Immunizations/Titers do I need? |
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Where can I get the required immunizations: |
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What do I need to bring to the Nursing Department? |
Bring the original document of all the above and a set of copies to the Nursing Department when you are ready to enroll. We recommend that you keep your own set of originals in a safe place in case they need to be reviewed. An authorized Nursing Department representative will verify your information, we will keep a set of copies, and give you an authorization to register” form that you take to registration with all fees and tuition. Authorization to register does not guarantee enrollment in class. Classes are limited to 20 students, first come first served. * Please note that due to the large number of documents |
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TUITION/FEES
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BOOKS |
SUPPLIES |
APPLICATION/TEST FEES
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$70per cr hr = Tuition Deadline: |
Text Book - $75 |
Scrubs - $35 - $40* Watch - $10 - $40 Pens/small notebook $2 - $4 |
Fingerprints (Sheriff) - $6 D&S Deversified: Written test $20 Skills test $65 |
* Completion of this program does not gaurantee certification by State Nursing Board. CNA testing must be passed as well as criminal backround check. |
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The above represents an estimate of costs for preparation for Arizona State Board of Nursing CNA
certificate only. It does not include expenses for other courses suggested in the Tech Prep
articulated program as described in the CCC catalog on page 86. It also does not include
transportation, living expenses or other school related expenses. |
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For those students already registered for a CNA course, you will be given information regarding clinical supplies and uniforms your first day of class. You DO NOT need a uniform to begin class.
There may be a limited number of “gently used” CNA uniforms available for sale $15 a set. Please see the Nursing Department office for details. |
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* Please note that due to the large number of documents collected for the CNA classes, office staff will not be able to retrieve and make copies if you lose your originals. |
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