Enter the World of Health Care. Become a CNA/PCA+. Apply Today.
About Admissions into the CNA/PCA+ Programs:
The NWACC program administrator and faculty, in cooperation with appropriate institutional
personnel, establish admissions procedures that are non-discriminatory, contribute
to the quality of the program, and allow selection of students with the potential
to successfully complete the program.
There is an established admissions committee that includes the program administrator
and an advisory selection committee.
The CNA/PCA+ program only offers a certain number of openings every term, be sure
to apply before the deadline.
Further Information and Requirements:
- You must have the ability to communicate safely, accurately, and effectively in both
written and spoken English. If English is your second language, you are encouraged
to enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) class to enhance your success.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
- Overall GPA of 2.5
- The following placement scores (one of the following must be met):
- Reading - 19+ on ACT, 83+ on Compass, 78+ on Accuplacer OR
- Completion of READ 0033 or ENGA 0033 College Reading with a "C" or better
- Successful completion of at least one semester of college level courses with a grade
of "C" or better.
How to Apply:
- First, you'll need to apply for admission into NWACC. If you are not currently enrolled
at NWACC, you will need to apply for admission in addition to applying to the CNA/PCA+ programs.
Apply now to NWACC.
- Complete your application packet
- Complete a background check
- Complete a 10 panel drug screen
Upload the following information to CastleBranch (Set up CastleBranch Account, estimated cost is $120*):
- Select 'Place Order'
- Select 'Please Select', choose Nursing (not CNA/PCA) from drop down list
- Choose Package Code NA00
Once the CastleBranch account has been set up, upload the following documentation:
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- 2 vaccinations
- Positive antibody titers for all three components (lab reports required)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- 2 vaccinations
- Positive antibody titer (lab report required)
- Medically documented history of disease by date, signed by health care provider
TB Skin Test (2 step), T-Spot, or Negative Chest X-Ray
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Annual 1 step test, plus a second TB skin test within the last year or a T-Spot blood
test
- If the results are positive, a clear Chest X-Ray (with lab report) is required
Hepatitis B
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- 3 vaccinations, series either begun or completed
- Positive antibody titer (lab report required)
- Signed declination waiver
Tdap
- Vaccination within the last 10 years
* CastleBranch account is a lifetime account. Students must provide CastleBranch
with all the required information themselves. The CNA/PCA program will have access
to your information. You do not need to turn in any of the required information to
the CNA/PCA+ Program Director. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON CASTLEBRANCH.
Program Acceptance
Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the CNA/PCA+ program by email two weeks
after the application deadline date.
Upon acceptance to the program, register for appropriate classes (classes are not
available for registration until documents have been uploaded to CastleBranch).
English as a Second Language:
If English is your second language and you are seeking admission into the Health Professions
programs, you are required to complete an English as a Second Language (ESL) listening
test.
Students can receive more information and/or schedule to take the ESL listening test
through the NWACC testing center by calling 479-619-4354 or visiting the testing center page.
The ESL listening test is designed to assess a student’s ability to understand standard
American English. A score of 92 or higher on the COMPASS ESL listening test (taken
within the last three years) OR a score of 120 or higher on the Accuplacer ESL listening
test is REQUIRED for students seeking entrance
into Health Professions Programs. A minimum score or higher indicates the ability
to understand complex discussions, such as academic lectures and factual reports.
Students scoring below the minimum will need to retest and successfully pass by July
1st.