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NURSE AIDE
The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of li- censed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages.
Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and re safety, household environ- ment and equipment management, family resources and services, and employment skills.
Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing as a Nurse Aide I and other selected Nurse Aide registries as determined by the local program of study.
NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATE – C45840, C45840CP*
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information - For more information about SCC’s gradua- tion rates, program costs, the median debt of students who completed this program and other important information, please visit the program’s webpage for the latest information at: www.southwesterncc.edu/health-sciences/nurse-aide/nurse-aide-certi cate.
FALL SEMESTER 1
Pre x Number Title
NAS 101 Nurse Aide I 3436
Class Lab Clinic Credit Totals 3436
SPRING SEMESTER 1
NAS 102 **Nurse Aide II 3266 NAS 106 Geriatric Aide 5036 Totals 82912
Total Hour Credits: 18
* This certi cate or pathway is offered to high school students through the Pathways to Success and Career & College Promise initiatives. Please refer to page 20 for additional information.
**Students must have a GED or High School diploma before enrolling in the NAII course in order to be eligible to receive certi cation and be listed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing as a Nurse Aide II.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
All applicants must:
• Complete an application (if not currently enrolled). Designate Nurse Aide Certi cate
(C45840) as the program of interest. If you are a current student, see Admissions to
complete a change of major form if you wish to apply to the program.
• Meet the Southwestern Comunity College placement requirements by:
1. Successful completion of a college level English Composition course or
2. Achieving a satisfactory score on the TABE reading comprehension entrance exam.
The test is administered on the Jackson and Macon Campuses free of charge. To schedule a test session, contact Testing Services at 339.4332. If you are unsuccessful in achieving the appropriate cut-off scores, please see the academic retest policy.
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