Nursing Assistant Program Cost: $710

 The Nurse Aide program is a comprehensive course designed to teach students the fundamental skills needed to provide basic care to those in need. Patient care areas range from nursing homes, hospice, hospitals, home care and more. The Nurse Aide Program includes a combination of classroom learning, laboratory practice, and supervised hands-on clinical training in a Long-Term Care facility   

•  Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Submit a government issued ID and social security card
• TB Test Results within 1 year of enrollment
• Pass a Criminal History Check
• Must not be listed on the NAR in revoked status
• Must not be listed as unemployable on the EMR
• Must not been convicted of a criminal offense listed in Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) §250.006(a) or convicted of a criminal offense listed in THSC §250.006(b) within the five years immediately before participating in the NATCEP.

 Items that students are responsible for :

• Payment Plan Fee $30 (Must pay $300 down)
• Hunter Green Scrubs  (Required)
• TB Test  (Required)
• Watch with a second hand (no smart watches)

4 Week Course (Full-Time Day)

9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday

4 Week Course (Full-Time Day Hybrid)

First 3 weeks are Online, Lab and Clinicals are in person

5 Week Course (Part time Evening)

5:00pm-9:00pm Monday-Thursday

8 Week Course (Weekend)

9:00am-4:00pm Saturday & Sunday

 To become a CNA in Texas, students must complete 60 hours of classroom training, 40 hours of clinical training, and pass a written and skills exam. HHSC has created a computer-based training program that nurse aide trainees can use to complete the 60-hour classroom training online. After a trainee completes the CBT and prints their certificate, they must present the certificate to the approved school prior to starting their 40-hour clinical portion of the training. The NATCEP will review the certificate presented by the trainee to determine if it is the completion certificate from HHSC’s CBT classroom training. The NATCEP will also require each trainee to complete a written test and skills demonstration of knowledge acquired in the online course prior to beginning the clinical training. Students will commute off campus to the assigned clinical facility to engage in their clinical rotation. Students will utilize everything they have learned in the computer-based training and apply it in the clinical setting while providing direct care. 

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1. Be at least 17 years of age (applicants under the age of 18 require written permission     from a parent or legal guardian in order to enroll

2. Submit a government issued ID and social security card.

3.Negative PPD skin test (within 1 year)

4. Must not be listed on the NAR in revoked status.

5. Must not be listed as unemployable on the EMR.

6. Must not been convicted of a criminal offense listed in Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) §250.006(a) or convicted of a criminal offense listed in THSC §250.006(b) within the five years immediately before participating in the NATCEP.

7. Must provide certificate of completion for 60 hours of CBT prior to enrollment. 

8. Pay Tuition in full at enrollment (No Payment Plans)

- Criminal Background Check

- Entrance test to prove competency of the online portion of the course.

- Skills Videos

- ID Badge

- 40 hours of Clinical Experience

** Student must have a hunter green uniform for Clinicals

Please see upcoming courses

 Students completing the Medication Aide Program may find entry-level employment as a Medication Aide in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities, Personal Care Facility, Correctional Institution or other related institutions. Graduates will be able to accomplish basic procedures established by the Texas Health and Human Services, for preparation, documentation and skills essential for safe administration of medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse in a clinical setting.   

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. 
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be free of communicable diseases and in suitable physical and emotional health to safely administer medications.
• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have proof of successfully passing a general educational development test.
• Submit a government issued ID and social security card
• Negative PPD test results within one year of enrollment
• Not be listed with a revoked or suspended status on the NAR
• Not be listed as unemployable on the EMR
• Not have a criminal history that HHSC determines is a basis for denying the permit
• Be employed in a facility as a nurse aide or non-licensed direct care staff person on the first official day of an applicant's medication aide training program; and
• Have been employed:

(A) as a nurse aide in a Medicare-skilled nursing facility or a Medicaid nursing facility; or

(B) in a facility for 90 days as a non-licensed direct care staff person during the 12-month period before the first official day of the applicant's medication aide training program

Items that students are responsible for :

• Gray Scrubs 
• Payment Plan Fee $30 (Must pay $300 down)
• FBI Background Check $38.25 (Pay at appointment)
• State Exam $25 (Pay via Tullip)
• TB Test  (Required)
• Watch with a second hand (no smart watches)

8 Week Course (Hybrid Day)

Weeks 1-6 Online

Weeks 7-8 On Campus

8 Week Course (Evening)

5:00pm-9:00pm Monday-Thursday

This Medication Aide Continuing Education Seminar class is scheduled for seven hours and will be completed in one day. It meets the annual requirements for Medication Aides by the Texas Health and Human Services Medication Aide Seminar.    

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Complete registration/application packet.
• Have a current and valid state or military identification and social security card.
• Current Medication Aide Certification
• Pay tuition in full.  

Students will attend class for one day from 9am to 5pm in the classroom. Students will receive a ten-minute break every hour until a one-hour lunch then will resume a ten-minute break every hour until the end of class

A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the class.

The four (4) hour IV Therapy Certification Seminar is a required and necessary skill set for numerous healthcare providers. The content is directed to the responsibility of licensed healthcare workers for their and the patient’s benefit. It will enhance the knowledge and skills of licensed healthcare workers and make the best use of IV Therapy      

• Be an Active RN, LVN, Graduate/Student Nurse, Paramedic, or professional whose scope of practice permits IV Therapy.
• Complete registration/application packet      

Students will attend class for one day from 8am to 12 noon in the classroom. Students will receive a ten-minute break every hour.  

A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the class.

Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to teach the knowledge in technical and

procedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, including collection of blood specimens and

venipuncture required to become a Phlebotomy Technician.     

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have proof of successfully passing a general educational development test (GED)
• Be able to submit a government issued ID and social security card
• Pass a Background Check   

Items that students are responsible for :

• Red Scrubs  (Required)
• Payment Plan Fee $30 (Must pay $300 down)
• NHA Study Guide $80 (optional)
• NHA State Exam $125 (optional)
• TB Test  (Required)

HYBRID COURSE OPTIONS

FULL TIME DAY HYBRID CLASS – 5 Week Program  
Weeks 1-4: Online Lessons

Week 5: Lab Practice on Campus Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1hr lunch)

CLASSROOM COURSE OPTIONS

DAY TIME CLASS – 5 Week Program 

Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 1 Hour Lunch break

Weeks 1-4: Classroom Instruction

Week 5: Lab/Skills Practice Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1hr lunch)

EVENING TIME CLASS– 5 Week Program 

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. No lunch breaks.

Weeks 1-4 Classroom Instruction

Week 5: Lab/Skills Practice Monday-Thursday 4:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch break)

Pharmacy technicians are needed to perform important duties, such as filling prescriptions, checking inventory and ordering supplies as necessary, and working directly with patients to ensure they receive the proper medications and understand any side effects    

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have proof of successfully passing a general educational development test (GED)
• Be able to submit a government issued ID and social security card
• Pass a Background Check      

Items that students are responsible for and are not included in tuition:

• Navy Blue Scrubs 
• Payment Plan Fee $30 (Must pay $300 down)
• NHA State Exam $125(optional)
• TB Test  (Required)

HYBRID COURSE OPTIONS

PART-TIME DAY HYBRID CLASS – 12 Week Program  
Class Days: Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm (1 hour lunch)

 The Medical Assistant Certified Program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required for entry‐level work performing the administrative and clinical functions of a medical assistant. Students learn how to schedule appointments, maintain patient records, perform billing and coding duties, assist physicians with examinations, prepare patients for laboratory and diagnostic imaging procedures, and administer medications. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), EKG Technician (CET), and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)  

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have proof of successfully passing a general educational development test (GED)
• Be able to submit a government-issued ID and a social security card
• Pass a Background Check 
• Negative TB Test (within the past 12 months)     

Items that students are responsible for and are not included in tuition:

• Royal Blue Scrubs 
• Payment Plan Fee $30 (Must pay $400 down)
• NHA State Exam $125(not included in tuition)
• TB Test  (Required)

 HYBRID CLASS – 12-Week Program 

Week 1 -10: Online Instruction 

Weeks 10 & 11: Skills lab on Campus Monday-Thursday (5pm -9pm) 

Week 12: Make-Up Days, and Skills Completion