About The Nurse Aide Training Program
Nurse aides, also known as nursing assistants, provide direct care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses. They may feed and bathe patients, help rotate them in bed, assist with exercise, and administer medications. They also help prepare medical equipment for tests.
CCAC's Nurse Aide Training program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and prepare them to pass the certification exam administered by Credentia. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Program Outcomes
Certified, registered nurse aides are in high demand to support patients in a variety of health care facilities.
Roughly 37% of nurse aides worked in nursing care facilities as of 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 30% worked in hospitals, and 11% worked in retirement communities.
Program Requirements
In order to enroll in the Nurse Aide program, students must meet these requirements:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Complete the following forms:
- Complete the following background check processes:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Information (click on Submit a New Record Check)
- Attestation of Compliance with PA Act 14
- FBI Criminal History Background Check (if the student has not resided in Pennsylvania for the past two years)
- Complete TABE test in person at Allegheny Campus in West Hall Rm 120, May 13th from 11AM–1PM
Program Details
Days 1–14, 8:30AM–4:00PM (Theory)
Days 15–24, 7:30AM–3:00PM (Clinical)
Program Cost
The program cost of $1,999 includes the cost of books and a workbook.
Students will also be responsible for these additional costs:
- White scrub top and cranberry scrub pants
- White sneakers
- A watch with a second hand
- A physical examination by a medical provider
Financial Aid is not available for this program. However, these resources may offer assistance:
Keys Program
The Keys Program is a Pennsylvania Department of Human Services program designed to help recipients of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps) succeed in community college.
If you are a CCAC student who receives TANF or SNAP benefits, you may qualify to participate in the KEYS program at CCAC. To learn about, apply for, or renew human services benefits (including TANF and SNAP) online, visit the PA Compass website. To learn more about KEYS, please see our brochure.
Pennsylvania Career Link
PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh provides reemployment and training services to enhance employability of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents.
Nurse Aide Information Zoom Sessions
Before enrolling in the Nurse Aid program, students are required to attend a Nurse Aide Information Session. These sessions review the job's roles and responsibilities, as well as the program's admission requirements.
Students must register in advance and attendance is mandatory for enrollment into the program.
Nurse Aide team is present at all campus open houses.
Zoom Information Sessions
- April 30, 2024 – 1:00PM*
- May 10, 2024 – 1:00PM*
- May 21, 2024 – 4:00PM*
- June 14, 2024 – 4:00PM
- July 10, 2024 – 6:00PM
*Register in advance to receive information about joining the meeting
Open Enrollment Campus Offerings:
- Braddock Hills Center – May 20 - Deadline for required paperwork is Friday, May 3rd
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Boyce Campus – June 24 - Deadline for required paperwork is Monday, June 3rd
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North Campus or Braddock Hills – July 08 – location to be determined based on interest
For More Information Contact:
Jodi Campano
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Account Executive, Workforce Development
Lauren Wharton
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Health Programs Specialist, Nurse Aide Training Program