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 healthcare facilities.
Roughly 37% of nurse aides worked in nursing care facilities as of 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, while 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 the TABE test in person
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NEW PROCESS FOR TABE TESTING
Please register for the TABE test by emailing kzombek@ccac.edu. In the email, please put which test date you are registering for.
- Thursday, May 28, 11:00AM–2:00PM
Thursday, June 4, 11:00AM–2:00PM
Thursday, June 11, 11:00AM–2:00PM - The test will be given at the South Campus, Building D, Room 507.
- Please arrive no later than 1:30PM and bring a pen with you as one will not be provided.
- If there is inclement weather and the test is canceled, you will be notified by email the morning of the test, so please check your email prior to coming to campus on your scheduled date.
- Thursday, May 28, 11:00AM–2:00PM
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Program Details
Days 1–14, 8:30AM–4:00PM (theory)
Days 15–24, 7:30AM–3:00PM (clinical)
Program Cost
The program cost of $2,399 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 Pennsylvania's Compass website. To learn more about KEYS, please see our brochure.
Pennsylvania CareerLink
PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh provides reemployment and training services to enhance the employability of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents.
Nurse Aide Information Sessions
Before enrolling in the Nurse Aide 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 in the program.
The Nurse Aide team is present at all campus open houses.
Zoom Information Sessions
*Register in advance to receive information about joining the meeting.
Open Enrollment Campus Offerings:
Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the first 14 days and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the last 10 days.
- Braddock Hills Center
- June 8–July 7: Theory
- July 9–August 3: Clinical
- Deadline to submit paperwork: May 25
Payment must be made in full to be enrolled in the class.
- Homewood-Brushton Center
- July 13–August 11: Theory
- August 13–September 3: Clinical
- Deadline to submit paperwork: June 26
Payment must be made in full to be enrolled in the class.
- Braddock Hills Center
- August 3–September 1: Theory
- September 8–September 29: Clinical
- Deadline to submit paperwork: July 17
Payment must be made in full to be enrolled in the class.
- Boyce Campus
- September 14–October 13: Theory
- October 15–November 5: Clinical
- Deadline to submit paperwork: August 28
Payment must be made in full to be enrolled in the class.
For more information:
Jodi Campano
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Account Executive, Workforce Development
Lauren Wharton
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Health Programs Specialist, Nurse Aide Training Program - nurseaideinfo@ccac.edu