Provides basic nursing care to patients, helping to carry out daily tasks, as needed.
Healing hands for a hurting world.
ECTC's Nurse Aide training program is approved by the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services for the training of nursing assistants for long-term care. This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills for nurse aides to assume the role and responsibility required in long-term care. The focus in this course is on communication, infection control, safety, resident's rights, and basic nursing skills. The course consists of lecture, skills lab, and at least 16 hours of supervised clinical training in a long-term care facility. Students receive 3 college credit hours for the 75 clock-hour course. Weekday, evening, and Saturday classes are available throughout the year.
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Successful completion of the course requires 100% attendance in the classroom and at clinicals, a minimum score of 70% on written tests, and a satisfactory competency evaluation of skills. Clinical training requires a white uniform top, black uniform pants and white shoes, criminal background check, and proof of a 2-step tuberculin skin test (PPD) within the past year. If you are a positive reactor, you must bring a chest X-ray report that has been done within the last year stating that you are clear.
To enroll in the nurse aide course, applicants must complete a nurse aide packet that can be obtained from the Nurse Aide Office located in room 256 of the Academic Technical Building (ATB), the Admissions Office which is located in room 101 of the Regional Postsecondary Education Center (RPC) Building, or you can download the packet instructions and forms.
Registration for the nurse aide course will be completed through the nurse aide office only.
Tuition for NAA 100 course is $567 (3 credit hours at $189 per credit hour based on in-state tuition), Liability Insurance fee of $11, Mandatory Student Fee of $24, and $115 for the State Registry Exam fee (Effective July 1, 2024 state exam fee will increase to $135.00). All fees are due prior to the first day of class and are non-refundable once class work begins. The textbook and workbook for NAA 100 can be purchased as a set for approximately $85 (price subject to change) and are available at the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College bookstore.
Field Licensure Requirements
To be listed on the State Nurse Aide Registry and become a registered nurse aide, students must pass both the written and skills evaluation portion of the Competency Evaluation Program exam in addition to completing the program.
State Exam for the Nurse Aide RegistryAll test applicants must present an unexpired government issued photo ID (driver's license, military ID) and a social security card on the date of the exam. NO LAMINATED SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Length of Program
You can earn a certificate if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
