CNA/PCA+ and MAC

Application due by May 1, 2013 for Summer 2013 admission

Application due by August 1, 2013 for Fall 2013 admission

Information Packet

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Students develop specific health care competencies in safety, infection control, vital signs, and working with geriatric resident in long term care facilities. Upon successful completion of this 3 credit hour course, students are eligible to take the State Nurse Assistant Certification Exam.

(Check current College Catalog for tuition/fee costs.)

Patient Care Assistant Plus (PCA+)

This course builds on the skills obtained in the CNA course. More advanced skills are learned in an acute care setting. Upon completion of this 3 hour credit course students will have their CPR certification.

(Check current College Catalog for tuition/fee costs.)

Medication Assistant (MAC)

Qualified applicants will attend a 6 credit hour course to gain skills and knowledge in order to administer medications in a nursing home under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the Arkansas State Board of Nursing Medication Assistant Certification Exam.

In order for this class to be offered, there must be at least 4 students to register for this class. If there are not enough the class will be cancelled for that particular semester.

For more information on these programs, please contact Janice Ruth.

For questions/comments on this content please contact Sherry Slay.