Nurse aides are compassionate individuals who want to help those in need. At HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, we will help you meet your career goal in this 120-hour program. Our program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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With a certificate, you will be able to complete basic tasks required to care for patients in:
Under the supervision of a nurse, you may:
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Our program is intense but satisfying. You can complete the program in 18 days depending on which class you choose.
100% attendance is required for the classroom and lab portion of the program. You cannot be absent at any time from the first day of class (Orientation Day) up through the start of clinical. Any clinical time missed must be made up. You must score at least a 75 percent on each written exam to receive the certificate of completion. The recommended study time is 30 minutes for every hour of class. You should expect to study for three-and-a-half hours after seven hours of class.
We design the program to prepare you to take the Pennsylvania State Certification Exam for Nurse Aides and the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam (administered by Credentia). You must be at least 16 years old to take this exam.
Additionally, the following are requirements of you prior to the start of class and are at your own expense:
For more details about the program, please download our information packet (pdf). It includes general information, admission criteria, essential qualifications, and the nurse aide health examination form (pdf) must be completed.
Upon completing your certificate, you can continue your education and earn an associate degree at HACC! Our healthcare programs, among others, may be of interest.
When you complete your associate degree, you can transfer HACC credits to a four-year school.
We offer on-site training at many locations throughout Pennsylvania. But you can complete our course at our Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York campuses.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, please visit this webpage to review the most up-to-date details about how courses are being offered.
Yes! Through the HACC Foundation, scholarships are available. Please visit hacc.edu/scholarships for details and deadlines.
Please view the schedules listed under “Where can I complete this program?” to determine when it is best to apply and select the class in which you have interest in. You may register here and please have your Visa or MasterCard ready.
We are passionate about providing a high-quality education and an opportunity for you to pursue your goals. Please contact the nurse aide training office at 717-221-1352 or 800-222-4222 (ext. 211352) if you have any questions.
Job postings for nursing, psychiatric and home health aides in our region increased 42% between March 1, 2020, and May 8, 2020.
Source: Emsi June 2020 Report
