This rigorous two-semester course is designed for students committed to a career in direct patient care. This course includes both advanced classroom instruction and clinical experiences at local medical facilities. Students are fully prepared to take the state certificating NA exam upon completion; however, most medical facilities require that job applicants to be 18 years old. This course includes topics of human reproduction.

Prerequisites:

• One credit in Biology or Anatomy/Physiology 
• No criminal record
• CPR certification prior to clinicals
• 90% attendance

Program Fees:

• $50.00

• Nursing Assistant
• Home Health Aide
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse

• 5th Place - Home Health Aide Competition, Arizona HOSA, 2010
• 3rd Place - Nursing Assistant Competition, Arizona HOSA, 2009

We would like to thank Archstone Center in Mesa, Arizona for allowing our students the opportunity to complete 55 hours of clinical experience.

Through a Tech Prep articulation agreement with Central Arizona College, students in the nursing assistant class are eligible to earn free college credit. The college defines entrance requirements which students must meet before the college will grant credit. Students are responsible for meeting those requirements and completing a separate college admission process.

CAC Credit Hours Available for CAVIT Students

• HPM 125 - Nursing Assistant
• EMS 100 - CPR for Professionals
• HCC 100 - Introduction to Health Care