The purpose of the curriculum in Nursing and Allied Health is to prepare students with knowledge and skills to enter various specialty fields of employment in the Health Care industry. Students wanting to transfer to a university will be able to complete the necessary courses or be able to enter the workforce with either a degree or a certificate.
The Certified Nursing Assistant’s role as taught at CCC will focus on the adult population, which covers the basic concepts required to become a member of the health care team in long-term and acute care settings. Topics to be taught include (but are not limited to) an understanding of activities of daily living, communication, basic nutrition, basic emergency care, principles of infection control, medical terminology, resident safety, and ethical/legal aspects of health care. These courses will prepare students to take the knowledge and skills examinations for the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) and apply for a CNA or LNA license.
As part of the licensing process of CNA through the AZBN, proof of legal presence is required (background check is and additional requirement for LNA). If a person has been convicted of a felony, the applicant is not eligible to apply for licensure or certification with the AZBN until 3 years after the “absolute discharge” of the sentence. Please visit the AZBN website for more information
Registration Process
All of the following documents in the CNA Program Information Handout should be uploaded to the CNA Program Application or brought to the Fourth Street registration desk in one packet. Please have all required documents ready before you submit them, either online or in person. Please include your academic records as well as non-academic records. If you have not taken the courses listed, then please see the FAQ on this page regarding placement.
Students must be approved to register for the CNA courses. Documents will be reviewed by the nursing department, and if they satisfy the requirements, an override will be placed on student’s account which allows the student to register. This will be conveyed to the students at the time of approval.
All records must remain valid and cannot expire prior to the end of the semester.
Review the Program Information documents for the required non-academic and academic records needed to enroll for the various CNA course offerings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant students have a choice to be listed on a registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or obtain a license through the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). Students who are seeking the LNA license must submit fingerprints directly to the AZBN. Information related to criminal history and licensing can be found by visiting the AZBN Criminal History Page.
Course: NUR 110, Nursing Assistant I, 4 Credits
The Certified Nursing Assistant’s role will focus on the adult population which covers the basic concepts required to become a member of the health care team in long-term and acute care settings. Topics to be taught include (but not limited to) an understanding of activities of daily living, communication, basic nutrition, basic emergency care, principles of infection control, medical terminology, resident safety, and ethical/legal aspects of health care. Fundamental nursing skills based upon the basic nursing concepts above will be reinforced through giving individualized resident care in the classroom, lab, lab practice time, and clinical rotations. This course includes lecture and skills lab and meets 6 hours per week.
Course: NUR 111, Nursing Assistant Clinical I, 1 Credit, (40 hours of Clinical)
This course provides students with the necessary clinical time required for state certification as a CNA or LNA. Students will practice basic concepts common to all members of the health team in acute and long-term care settings, which include basic principles of communication, nutrition, emergency care, medical terminology, environmental safety, comfort, ethical/legal aspects of healthcare, and basic nursing skills based upon fundamental nursing concepts in giving individualized client care. The course includes 40 hours of supervised clinical in a variety of healthcare facilities.
Course: NUR 110AP, Advanced Placement Nursing Assistant, 2 Credit, (20 hours of Clinical)
This course is specifically designed to provide an advanced placement nursing assistant course offering to students with a background in healthcare. The advanced placement course is limited to students with at least one year of full-time employment (1500 hours), or two years of part-time employment (totaling 1500 hours), in the direct provision of health care within the past 5 years. Examples of full-time employment may include (but are not limited to) Caregivers, Medical Assistants, EMTs, Paramedics, Home Health Aides, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists/Assistants, Occupational Therapists/Assistants, Anesthesia Technicians, Surgical Technicians, Radiology Technicians, or approval by the Coconino Community College Director of Nursing. Additionally, a student may be a candidate for this program if they have successfully completed course work that included direct patient care experiences in allied health, medicine, or nursing, within the past five years.
The Certified Nursing Assistant’s role will focus on the adult population which covers the basic concepts required to become a member of the health care team in long-term and acute care settings. Topics to be taught include (but are not limited to) an understanding of activities of daily living, communication, basic nutrition, basic emergency care, principles of infection control, medical terminology, resident safety, and ethical/legal aspects of health care. Fundamental nursing skills based upon the basic nursing concepts above will be reinforced through giving individualized resident care via a hybrid classroom, skills lab practice, and clinical rotations.
Textbook and Supplies
Textbooks are included in the cost of tuition, and will be available on Canvas the Friday before classes begin. Additional supplies are required for the Nursing Assistant Courses, which will be reviewed by your instructor on the first day of class. If you would like to access a list of the cost of these supplies and a general outline of them, please see “Approximate Costs”.
Approximate Costs
These costs are approximate, and may change depending on the semester that you are registering for classes. Additionally, please see the CNA Handout posted above for the most accurate list of required documents for registering for CNA courses.
| Tuition for NUR 110/111 (cost of textbook included) | $975 |
| Tuition for AHS 131 (cost of textbook included) | $420 |
| American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card* | $60 |
| AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card* | $67 |
| TB skin test* | $55 |
| Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer read by healthcare provider)* | $116 |
| MMR (2 vaccine or positive titer read by healthcare provider)* | $67 |
| Tdap* | $30 |
| 10 or 12 panel drug screen | $67 - $88 |
| Flu shot (flu season August – April)* | $30 |
| Criminal background check | $34.25 |
|
Functional Abilities Health Form (healthcare provider signature required) |
Cost Varies |
| Clean leather-like white or black shoes | $40 |
| Socks (over the ankle) | $1 |
| 1 black unisex scrub top | $20 |
| 1 black unisex scrub pants | $20 |
| Wristwatch with second hand | $20 |
| Small note pad | $1 |
| Black pen | $1 |
| Black permanent marker | $1 |
| D&S Certified CNA Test | $130 |
| Arizona LNA License | $100 |
Nursing Assistant Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get the required immunizations?
- Coconino County Health Department, 2625 N. King St., 928-679-7222
- Concentra, 1110 E. Route 66, 928-522-9400
- Your Healthcare Provider
How do I obtain an Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance card?
A non-IVP, Level 1 AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card can be obtained by visiting the Arizona DPS Website. It may take several weeks to obtain the card, so please plan ahead. This card must be in hand at the time of registration (license number and expiration date).
For assistance on the application process, view the Application Registration User Guide.
How do I get my CPR requirements met?
The only CPR card that is accepted to enroll in the Nursing Assistant classes is the American Heart Association BLS provider certification. No other certification will be accepted. Please visit the Workforce Training webpage to enroll in a CPR class at CCC.
For Fall and Spring 16 week semesters only: AHA BLS course will be provided during the semester (prior to clinical). It is not required prior to enrollment of the courses.
How do I use the Course Placement Grid or take a Placement Test?
If you haven’t met the academic records requirement (ENG 098 or above, or MAT 088 or above), then you will need to place into the courses beyond these pre-requisites. You may use the Multiple Measures Placement Grid found on the Course Placement page, or take a placement test by visiting Testing Services, or calling them at 928-226-4301.
Please submit proof that you meet the placement grid requirements or your scores from the placement test with your registration materials.
Additional Questions
You may call the Nursing Department at anytime with questions.
- Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- During summers our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- We are located on the Fourth Street Campus.
- Our phone number is 928-526-7640
- Registration: You may call Registration for more information: Fourth Street 928-526-7600 or Lone Tree 928-226-4299 regarding tuition and registration.
- Placement Testing: You may contact Testing Services for information regarding placement testing: 928-226-4301, visit the Testing Services page for more information.
- Financial Aid: You may contact Financial Aid for more information: 928-226-4219