Certified Nursing AssistantCertificate

AdmissionsRequirements

Entry

Spring 2018

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDEAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Belowarethe generaladmissionsrequirementsforallhealthprograms followedbytheprogram specificrequirements.Please keepinmindthatadmissiontoallhealthprogramsisa two-phase process: (1) Application to SPCC and (2) Application to Certified Nurse Assistant.

The South Piedmont Community College Nurse Aide Curriculum Program is approved by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and The North Carolina Board of Nursing. For questions regarding the program refer to the following:

Nurse Aide I – Division of Health Service Regulation, Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing, Section North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, DHSR 2017 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2701, 828-578-0484 office, 828-495-2440 fax.

Nurse Aide II and Medication Aide – North Carolina Board of Nursing, Post Office Box 2129 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-2129, 919-782-3211 office, 919-781-9461 fax.

PHASE I: Complete your SPCC Admissions File

Step 1.Complete the SPCCCollege Application at www.spcc.edu

 Application to SPCC must be within two semesters of the deadline for Certified Nurse Assistant oryou must have been continuously enrolled at SPCC for the last year. (Continuous enrollment means that you have been enrolled at SPCC and have not stopped out for any reason. On your application to SPCC, you can apply only to one health program (Certified Nurse Assistant).

Step 1.

Step 2.Submitofficialhighschool,highschoolequivalentoradulthighschool transcript

Graduating high school seniors will be considered with unofficial high school transcripts pending proof of successful graduation. Official transcripts must be submitted after graduation.

Allforeigntranscripts(secondaryandpost-secondary)mustbeevaluatedbyan SPCC recognized evaluationcompany atthe student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Credit information in the College catalog.

Step 3.Preparefor and taketheTest of Adult Basic Education (TABE), if required

  • You only need to take the TABE if you cannot provide a high school or high school equivalent transcript showing graduation with a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum score is a 9th grade level on Reading and Math

PHASE II: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Requirements

Step 1.Graduation from an authorized high school or high school equivalent program ORTABE Test score minimum ninth (9th) grade level in Reading and Math.

Step 2.Current Driver’s License or State ID

Step 3.Social Security Card (original, cannot be laminated)

Disability Services

SPCC providesan ongoing program ofservicesthatencouragestudents with disabilities to integratethemselves intoall aspectsofcollege life. TheDisability Servicesprovideris available to assist with registration,counseling, academic advisement andarrangementsfor appropriateaccommodation.Reasonable accommodationsareestablished onanindividual basis.Studentsmust provide documentationofadisabilityfromaphysician or other licensed professional inordertoestablish eligibilityforservices.

Disclosure

Thecourses for this program are taught primarily on the Old Charlotte Highway campus in Monroe.

  • All statements in this publication are announcements of present policies and are subject to change at any given time without prior notice. South Piedmont Community College reserves the right to make changes in program requirements and offerings, in regulations, and in fees. Students in the Certified Nurse Assistant Program will be notified of these changes when they occur.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FAQ SECTION

Spring 2018 Application Period EndsNovember 30, 2017

How do I apply for admission to the Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate program?

  • CompletePhase1 and2 of the admission requirements (page 2-3).
  • Collectrequireddocumentslistedon the CNAapplication pages (page7-8).
  • PuttheCNAapplication pages and all proof documentsintoamanilaenvelope.
  • Printyour full name,SPCCID,andprogram clearlyin the upper right corner and submit packet to the Admissions Office by close of businesson November 30, 2017.

When are students admitted into the Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate program?

  • Studentsareadmittedfalland spring semester each year.
  • Seats are filled on a first-come, first-filled basis.
  • All health programs have limited seats, competitive admissions.
  • If all seats are not filled, the application period may be extended. Any extension will be posted on www.spcc.edu.

How will I know if I’m accepted into the Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate program?

Withina weekoftheprogramapplication deadline,youwill receive notification ofyourprovisionalacceptanceby mail.ONCEYOURECEIVE THIS LETTER,you must:

  • Complete any steps listed in your provisional acceptance letter by the deadlines given.
  • SubmittheStudentMedicalFormforNorthCarolinaCommunityCollegeSystem Institutions.NOTE:Any medical exam or immunization costistheresponsibilityofthe student.Specific instructions and deadline for completing the form will be emailed within one week of SPCC receiving your confirmationacceptance of your program seat.

Nurse Aide Certificate (C45840) – 16 Credit Hours 2018-2019

General Education Requirements
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab / Credit
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
CIS 110 / Introduction to Computers / 2 / 2 / 3
Total / 3*

*Students are encouraged to complete General Education courses prior to

beginning CNA courses.

1st Semester
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab/
Clinic / Credit
NAS 101 / Nurse Aide I / 3 / 4/3 / 6
Total / 6
2nd Semester
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab/
Clinic / Credit
NAS 102 / Nurse Aide II / 3 / 2/6 / 6
NAS 107 / Medication Aide / 0 / 2/0 / 1
Total / 7
SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certified Nurse Assistant Program - Estimated Costs
This is an ESTIMATE of costs effective 8/1/17. Fees are variable and subject to change.
General Tuition and Fees
In State Tuition / $76.00 per credit hour
Out of State Tuition / $268.00 per credit hour
Technology Fee / $2.00 per credit hour
Student Assessment Fee / $16.00 per semester
Student Activity Fee for 1 – 6 credit hours per semester / $17.50 per semester
Student Activity Fee for 7 – 16 credit hours per semester / $35.00 per semester
Student Insurance / $1.40 per semester
Academic Support (Tutoring) Fee / $6.00 – $20.00 per semester based on credit hours taken
Campus Parking Fee / $15.00
Course Fees for FALL
CIS 110 3 credit hours / Out of State / In State
Tuition Fees / $804.00 / $228.00
General Fees / $61.90 / $61.90
Technology access / $156.00 / $156.00
TOTAL / $1021.90 / $445.90
Nurse Aide I 6 credit hours
Pre- entrance physical, immunizations or titers and 2 step Tb skin test as listed on the health form / Varies
Tuition Fees / $1608.00 / $456.00
Additional course fees (Supplies) / $82.00 / $82.00
Lab Fees / $15.00 / $15.00
Liability Insurance / $13.00 / $13.00
Textbooks / $96.00 / $96.00
Uniform (without shoes) / $100.00 / $100.00
Additional General Fees ( Plus the General fees listed above) / $41.50 / $41.50
Background check and drug screen / $96.00 / $96.00
State Exam / $101.00 / $101.00
TOTAL / $2152.50 / $1000.50
Course Fees for Spring
Nurse Aide II 6 credit hours / Will use same uniform as Nurse Aide I / Will use same uniform as Nurse Aide I
Tuition Fees / $1608.00 / $456.00
Additional course fees (Supplies) / $126.40 / $126.40
General Fees / $73.90 / $73.90
Lab Fees / $15.00 / $15.00
Liability Insurance / $13.00 / $13.00
Textbooks / $95.00 / $95.00
Background check and drug screen / $96.00 / $96.00
State Board Listing Fee / $25.00 / $25.00
TOTAL (Without another uniform) / $2052.30 / $900.30
Medication Aide 1 credit hour
Tuition Fees / $268.00 / $76.00
Additional General Fees (in addition to ones listed above) / $25.50 / $25.50
Textbook / $15.00 / $15.00
Supplies / $10.00 / $10.00
Lab Fees / $15.00 / $15.00
State Exam / $55.00 / $55.00
TOTAL / $388.50 / $196.50

SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITYCOLLEGE

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTCERTIFICATEAPPLICATION PAGES

Application Period Ends November 30, 2017 for Spring 2018 Entry

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NAME: _SPCC STUDENT ID:

Address will be used for mailing of acceptance/regrets letters.

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

EMAIL: PHONE NUMBER: _

PHASEI:SPCCAdmissionsFile

MySPCCadmissionsfileis complete

  • Current application for admission on file
  • High School or High School Equivalent Transcript

Iamacurrenthighschoolseniorsubmittingunofficialhighschooltranscripts. (Official transcriptsto besubmitted after graduation.)

Alltranscriptevaluations,transfercreditappeals,and/orgradeforgiveness evaluationshavebeencompleted prior tosubmittingmyapplicationpacket.

PHASE II: Certified Nursing Assistant CertificateProgram Requirements

 Graduation from an authorized high school or high school equivalent program

OR

 TABE test score. Minimum ninth (9th) grade level in Reading and Math.

Copy of Current Driver’s License or State ID

Copy of Social Security Card

Youare noteligibletosubmit anapplicationpacketif youhavenotmet one of therequirements listed above.

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Important:

Doublecheck packetprior to submission.

Letterswillbemailedwithinamonth ofprogramapplication deadlinenotifyingyou ofyourstatus.

I certifythat all information submitted isboth complete andaccurate. I also give permission to SPCC to verify any information relating to this packet.

Print Name:

Signature:

Date of

Submission:

Placerequireddocumentation ina manilaenvelope withyour name,SPCCID,andprogram printed intheupperrightcorneroftheenvelopeby November 30, 2017,to theAdmissions Officein StudentServices.

Enrollment ServicesContact Information

704-272-5391

Packets may be mailed to:

SPCC Admissions Office

PO Box 126

Polkton, NC 28135

Do not mail packets within three (3) weeks of the application deadline. Personally deliver packets directly to SPCC Admissions Office.

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L. L. PolkCampus

Mail:POBox126,Polkton,NC28135

680US74,Polkton,NC 28135

704.272.5300or 1.800.766.0319

Old Charlotte HighwayCampus

Mail:POBox5041,Monroe,NC28111-5041

4209 OldCharlotteHwy.,Monroe,NC 28110

704.290.5100or 1.800.766.0319

Lockhart-TaylorCenter

514N.WashingtonSt.,Wadesboro,NC28170

704.272.5400or 1.800.766.0319

Tyson Family Center for Technology

Mail:POBox5041,Monroe,NC28111-5041

3509 OldCharlotteHighway,Monroe,NC28110

704.290.5100or 1.822.766.0319

www.spcc.edu

September 2017