Your first stop on the road to a great career in healthcare.
The Nurse Aide Certificate is a one course program comprised of state-approved curriculum. Learn to provide basic patient care through coursework and lab exercises.
Clinical training occurs in the long-term care setting. Students are prepared to take the skills and written tests to become a Certified Nurse Aide.
Program location
Skills you'll learn
- Communication
- Hand-washing and medical asepsis
- Infection control
- Basic patient care
- Nutrition
- Safety
Key class you'll take
- Nurse Aide
Where this program can take you
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Patient Care Associate
Contact Us
West Burlington Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 208-5155
Text: (319) 250-7144
Email: admissionswb@scciowa.edu
Keokuk Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 313-1923
Text: (319) 220-3266
Email: admissionskeo@scciowa.edu
This course is comprised of the state approved curriculum and laboratory module with the skills component. The class includes 32 hours of clinical training in a long-term care facility, 20 lab hours and 36 hours lecture. Students must attend a minimum of 30 clinical hours and 15 lab hours in order to pass the class. The course also includes a module on confidentiality, professionalism and communications. Clinical schedule will be arranged by the instructor and dates given to the students on the first day of class and may include weekend hours.
The application packet provides an overview of requirements, checklist, and other information.
HSC-168 - Nurse Aide
Lecture: 2.25 |
Lab: 1.3 |
Clinical: 2 |
Credit: 3.5 |
This course is comprised of the state approved curriculum and laboratory module with the skills component. The class includes 32 hours of clinical training in a long term facility, 20 lab hours and 36 hours lecture. Students must attend a minimum of 30 clinical hours and 15 lab hours in order to pass the class. The course also includes a module on confidentiality, professionalism and communications. Clinical schedule will be arranged by the instructor and dates given the students on the first day of class and may include weekend hours.
Angela Shipley - Nurse Aide & Health Continuing Education Coordinator
Email: ashipley1@scciowa.edu