CNA/PCA+ and MAC
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Students develop specific health care competencies in safety, infection control, vital signs, and working with geriatric resident in long term care facilities. Upon succesful completion of this 3 credit hour course, students are eligible to take the State Nurse Assistant Certification Exam.
In addition to the general college expenses, i.e., tuition and fees, CNA students have the following estimated needs.
These expenses are subject to change and/or economic inflation.
TB--------------------------------------------------------------------------$5-$10
Background Check ---------------------------------------------------$50
9 panel urine drug screen------------------------------------------$30-$50
Patient Care Assistant Plus (PCA+)
This course builds on the skills obtained in the CNA course. More advanced skills are learned in an acute care setting. Upon completion of this 3 hour credit course students will have their CPR certification.
OTHER EXPENSES FOR PCA+ PROGRAM
In addition to the general college expenses, i.e., tuition and fees, the PCA+ students have the following estimated needs.
PCA+ students that have consecutively taken the CNA & PCA+ courses DO NOT have to resubmit these tests.
These expenses are subject to change and/or economic inflation.
TB--------------------------------------------------------------------------$5-$10
Background Check ---------------------------------------------------$50
9 panel urine drug screen------------------------------------------$30-$50
Medication Assistant (MAC)
Qualified applicatants will attend a 6 credit hour course to gain skills and knowlege in order to administer medications in a nursing home under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the Arkansas State Board of Nursing Medication Assistant Certification Exam.
MAC application deadline is January 13, 2010. Click here to obtain an application packet.
For more information on these programs, please contact Janice Ruth.
For questions/comments on this content please contact Sherry Slay.
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