Why Choose NPC's Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
- NPC offers a Certificate of Completion (CRT) in Nursing Assistant (NAT), giving you a quality education you can afford.
- Successful completion of NPC's five-credit training course qualifies you to take the Arizona CNA examination for the license necessary to work in this field.
- For your convenience, the lecture portion of the Nursing Assistant (NAT) training course is offered in interactive video or face-to-face formats. Hands-on laboratory training is offered at the White Mountain Campus in Show Low, the Little Colorado Campus in Winslow, the Whiteriver Center, the Springerville Center and the Chinle Nursing Home.
About Our Program
Nursing assistant training at NPC consists of the five-credit course, NAT 101 Nursing Assistant. The course features both lecture and hands-on lab classes that include all required content and hours specified by the Arizona Nurse Practice Act. Upon successful completion of the course you become eligible to take the Arizona State Board of Nursing examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Note: Applicants to the NPC Nursing Program must hold a current Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standing.
- Prerequisite: ASSET reading score of 35 or COMPASS reading score of 61; co-requisite, EMT 104 (CPR & First Aid) or an equivalent.
Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunity for nursing assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2016. This is due to long-term care needs of a growing elderly population plus the many advancements of modern medical technology that save and extend lives, increasing the need for long-term care provided by nursing assistants.
Median annual earnings:
$ $24,620 – (2008)
Contact Us
White Mountain Campus - Show Low Ponderosa Center, Rm. 125