YHET 111:Certified Nurse Assistant

Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 98
Lab hours per week: 32

This Certified Nurse Assistant program prepares one to work with long-term care patients, such as those in nursing homes and home health care. Instruction includes medical terminology, health care safety, patient care lecture, patient care studies, practice lab situations, and on-site clinical.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN PERSON BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE:

1. GED/HiSET Certificate, TABE test, High School Diploma or Official Transcript (Originals)

Proof of educational background must be submitted to BPCC Workforce Solutions Office when registering for program.
Original documents must be presented at the time of registration.

2. Criminal History Records Information (Criminal Background Check Agreement & Authorization to Obtain Consumer Report)

A criminal background check is REQUIRED and must be completed by BPCC Workforce Solutions Office prior to attending the course. NO EXCEPTIONS. Background check results could take 3-4 days.

3. Proof of Current Health Insurance Coverage

All required documents must be submitted in person at BPCC Workforce Solutions Office in Building D.

In order to successfully complete the program and be recognized as a Certified Nurse Assistant in Louisiana, the student must complete all coursework with a grade C or better and score at least 70% on the final exam to successfully complete the program. Students must also pass the written and clinical skills portion on the state test.

All students who successfully complete the lab, lecture & clinical portions must register and submit $125 State Certification Exam Fee near the end of the course (date to be provided during beginning week of the class). *Split payment available, a $20 processing fee is applicable. Split payment option not available online, must be done in person at Workforce Solutions Office.