About
The Nursing Assistant program at College of Health Careers in Somerton, Arizona, prepares students to assist with activities of daily living and delegated care in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and doctors’ offices. It prepares students for the Certified Nursing Assistant Examination and certification through the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The full-time program runs for six weeks and includes classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and a clinical externship, totaling 160 hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, 8th-grade reading and comprehension ability, a score of 8.0 on the Test for Adult Basic Education, and age 18 or older. Applicants must also pass an Arizona background and fingerprint check and have no criminal history or evidence of drug abuse.
At a glance
- Leads to: Certified Nursing Assistant Examination
Organization
College of Health Careers
College of Health Careers is a vocational training center in Somerton, Arizona, offering preparation for Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office, and Phlebotomy careers. Its programs provide allied health vocational training and certificates for entry-level healthcare occupations. The college is part of Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit organization. It is an approved testing site for ServSafe, AAPC, AHCCCS Direct Care Worker, American Heart Association, and first-aid certifications. The college also provides veteran services through the GI Bill and supports training for healthcare and related service roles.