A certified nursing aide is one of the most important roles in the health care team. This course is for those who wish to become Nurse Aides providing high quality, compassionate care for residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, private homes, and hospital patients. Graduating students are eligible to take the NNAAP exam required by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This course meets the Virginia Board of Nursing's requirement for Nurse Aide Training in Virginia.
For more information, please visit the
Nurse Aide website.
Prerequisite: Attend Free Healthcare Orientation Session at BRCC. To register for an orientation, visit our website:
https://bit.ly/BRCCOrientation.
Class meets in-person on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-3:30pm
Clinical 6:15am - 2:45pm, July 22 - August 1 - Location TBD
Note: In addition to the scheduled classes/labs/zoom meetings, there is approximately 50 hours of online work that must be completed.
Required For Clinical: Current immunization records including COVID and Flu Vaccines.
CPR and First Aid for Healthcare Providers (Co-requisite) Day and Time TBD
Certification Exam Day and Time TBD
BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses - such as Certified Nurse AIde Course. Most Virginia residents receive a 2/3 discount on tuition and, for many unemployed individuals or individuals in low paying jobs, courses are free or nearly free. Email (info@brcc.edu) or call (540-453-0264) to talk with an advisor who can help get you into a short term training course at BRCC today!
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