Program Description:  The Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services.  Students who successfully complete the Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment program (NNAAP) which determines competency to become enrolled in the State nurse aide registry.

Note:  Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Program Length:               (1 term)                                                           13 Semester Credits

Admissions Requirements:
  • Must achieve regular admission status with the college
  • Must be current on immunizations before clinical orientation begins

For more information, contact the program advisor:

Asha Anumolu Heather Valentine
phone: 912-443-5822 phone: 912-443-5721
office: 2102-K office: 2136-D

 

Course Number Course Name Hours
ALHS 1040
Introduction to Healthcare
3
ALHS 1060
Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences
2
ALHS 1090
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences
2
NAST 1100
Patient Care Fundamentals
6

Total 13