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Nurse Aide Program

Mission

The mission of the Nurse Aide program is to prepare students to provide safe and therapeutic care in the role of a nurse aide. Students are then prepared to take the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Test. Upon passing the Competency Evaluation test and gaining a position in long-term care, the graduate will be added to the PA Nurse Aide Registry.  

Job opportunities are prevalent with long-term nursing facilities.

This is a 128-hour certificate program offered in either a full-time or part-time schedule. Classroom and lab instruction is held at Penn State Hazleton, with clinical skills held at one of two long-term care facilities: Weatherwood Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center or Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Overview  

The nurse aide program is designed for individuals seeking enrollment on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. Upon successful completion, students will have the skills necessary for the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide written (or oral) examination and skills evaluation, the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP).

Education Information

  • Nurse aide students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED
  • Students are required to complete 128 hours of classroom and clinical instruction
  • In addition to facilitating a nurse aide position, this course is ideal for student interested in pursuing a future in Clinical Medical Assisting (CMA), Practical Nursing (PN) or nursing (RN) programs.  

Disclosures

Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

Course Topics

The following detailed topics are covered throughout the nurse aide program:

  • Introduction to health care
  • Basic nursing and personal care skills
  • Restorative care
  • Behavioral health and social service needs
  • Care of cognitively impaired clients (residents)

Registration/Classes

Day Programs
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Day 1-10 of program (classroom/lab): Monday through Thursday
Day 11-18 of program (clinical): Monday through Friday

  • Sept. 11 to Oct. 6
  • Nov. 6 to Dec. 5

Evening Programs
4 to 9:30 p.m.

Day 1-14 of program (classroom/lab): Monday through Thursday
Day 15-26 of program (clinical): Monday through Friday

  • July 17 to Aug. 24
  • Oct. 2 to Nov. 9

To register or for more information, contact the Continuing Education Office: 

Gina Regula
570-450-3110
[email protected]

Cost is $1,250 – includes books and Criminal History Record Information Report. Payment plan available! 

All students who pay for the nurse aide training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP) are entitled to be reimbursed when they become employed by a long-term care facility within 12 months of completing the nurse aide training program. Reimbursement will be made on a pro-rated basis and is only done one time.

Information Sessions

Learn more about the nurse aide program and other healthcare programs at Penn State Hazleton by attending one of our online information sessions. These sessions provide program overviews and details about entrance requirements, course availability, the registration process, required courses, cost and payment options, and scheduling.

  • There are currently no information sessions scheduled. Please contact Gina Regula in the Continuing Education Office at 570-450-3110 or [email protected] to inquire about program information.

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Spring 2022 graduates of the Penn State Hazleton Nurse Aide program. They are (from left) Ashley Kope, Berwick; Hailey Derk, Mount Carmel; and Jazmine McClelland, Mount Carmel.

Credit: Penn State

Healthcare Programs

  • Practical Nursing Program
    • Checklist for Practical Nursing Application
    • Functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse
    • LPN Course Description and Sample Schedule
    • Practical Nursing Frequently Asked Questions
    • Practical Nursing Commencement
  • Nurse Aide Program
  • Phlebotomy Technician Program
  • Clinical Medical Assisting Program
  • Nurse Management
  • Continuing Education Request Information

Continuing Education Office

Debra Conway
Director
570-450-3110
[email protected]

Office hours
Monday – Thursday:
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Located near Interstates 80 and 81 in northeastern Pennsylvania, Penn State Hazleton is a residential campus offering 13 bachelor's degrees, five associate degrees, and the first two years of more than 275 Penn State majors.
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