Nurse Aide Specialist Certificate

The Nurse Aid Specialist Certificate program is intended to provide you with the latest information and skills needed to function more effectively in your job or to update your skills for employment possibilities. It will provide you and an employer with evidence of your continued education in a specific occupational area. The education you gain will increase your ability to function in a given area and broaden your skills.

The Nursing Assistant Specialist Certificate is designed for individuals seeking employment in any health care setting. The skills and knowledge learned will meet the requirements of many job titles from Psychology Tech to Emergency Department Tech. You will earn from $7.00-$12.00 per hour. You will be drug free and have no criminal or felony record. You will need to be flexible and be able to take direction and be a team member. A uniform is required.

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Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Required Courses
HSC102	Emergency Care	1
HSC172	Nurse Aide 75 Hours	3
HSC182	Advanced Nurse Aide	3
Option Courses - Select 1
HSC183	CCDI Dementia Illness Training	1
MAP129	Medical Terminology	1
Total credits required to complete this program		8

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Your job title will determine the work you do.
• You will be working directly with patients and professionals.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• There are 32-61 specific skills you will demonstrate upon employment and annually thereafter.
• Skills to demonstrate patient and personal safety
• Lifting and moving, TPR and BP

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?


• The knowledge and skill is designed to offer the basis for further learning in a health care career.
• High school courses required for a Health Care Career include math and sciences.

Criminal background checks will be completed on each student. Criminal convictions or documented history of abuse may prevent students from participating in clinical education experiences. Students unable to participate in clinical education will be unable to complete the nurse aide class.

Linda Miller
Coordinator
964-6353