Program Description
This program prepares the student to work in acute care and long-term care facilities as a Nurse Aide performing duties related to personal care of the patient.
After successful completion of the program students will be eligible to apply to take the State Certification Exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide.
Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements
- Proof of requirements are submitted through online record tracking system. See Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for instructions.
- Pass background check.
The criminal background check is to be completed within 90 days of the first day of the program.
Do not complete earlier. - Pass 10-panel drug screen.
Although possession and use of marijuana is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continues to be prohibited for students seeking admission or enrolled in a health program at Morgan Community College. Therefore, a student with a drug screen showing positive for use of marijuana is ineligible for admission and/or continuance in the program. - Proof of current immunizations and influenza vaccination.
- Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
- Purchase student liability insurance and clinical badge at the College Store.
- Proof of workers compensation form.
- Provide driving record from DMV.
- Purchase appropriate scrubs through the College Store.
Other Requirements
- Minimum grade of "C" for each course
- Minimum cumulative MCC GPA of 2.0 to graduate
- Remedial/Developmental level courses do not apply.
- 25% of the credits in this program must be taken at MCC
Total Credits
5