Catalog 2013-2014

Nurse Aide

Admission Requirements

To ensure equal opportunity for all students seeking enrollment into the Nurse Ade program, the college utilizes a waiting list procedure. Students who are interested in completing the program will need to complete an Intent form. Blank forms are available on the college website.

Students will be allowed to register for NAST 1100 —Patient Care Fundamentals based on the submission of the Intent form and the successful completion of the required prerequisite courses. Applicants who are on academic probation or are academically dismissed from the College as of the enrollment deadline are ineligible to enroll in NAST 1100.

Applicants not selected for enrollment into NAST 1100 will be considered the following term in which the program is offered based upon the completion of all program requirements and the submission of the Intent form declaring the next available term as the requested time of program admission. Applicants must submit the required documentation to the Admissions Office by July 1 to be considered for NAST 1100 during Fall Semester, by September 1 to be considered for NAST 1100 during Spring Semester, and by April 1 to be considered for NAST 1100 during Summer Semester.

Applicants must submit the following information to the Admissions Office by the application deadline for the semester they are seeking admission to the program:

  • Completed and signed application for admission and a $20 nonrefundable application fee.
  • Official high school or GED transcripts and/or official college transcripts from all colleges attended in the past (see General Admission Requirements).
  • Valid COMPASS, ASSET, SAT, or ACT test scores (see COMPASS Placement Examination).
  • Provide proof of legal presence in the United States.
  • Official birth certificates, passports, driver's licenses, or state-issued photo identification cards to document that they are at least 18 years of age
  • Completed and signed Intent form. Blank forms are available on the college website.
  • Completed academic honesty form. Blank forms are available on the college website.

Prior to the beginning of the clinical portion of NAST 1100-Patient Care Fundamentals, applicants must have the following current official documents on file with program faculty:

  • A signed document acknowledging that they may be required to complete drug testing and/or background checks at their own expense prior to participating in internships, practicums, or clinical activities at certain host sites for these activities (see Drug Testing/Background Checks). Blank documents are available on the college website.
  • Documentation of a recent medical examination.
  • Completed immunization form.
  • Completed background check.
  • Completed academic honesty form.